Everything About The Financial Sector Stocks In The US

The US is the largest financial market in the world. According to 2018 data, the finance & insurance sector represented 7.4% of the country’s total GDP. 

It provided employment to more than 6 million people. The US finance, banking & insurance industry is home to some of the world’s biggest financial firms like Bank of America, Visa, and JP Morgan Chase. 

In this blog, we will take a look at some of the top financial sector stocks in the US and the overall sector performance. Stick around till the end to know how Cube lets you invest in US stocks for as low as $1.

Important: This blog is meant to educate readers and the information furnished here is not to be construed as investment advice from Cube Wealth. Please consult a wealth coach or financial advisor before investing in any asset.

What Is The  Financial Sector In The US? 

The US financial sector broadly includes banks, insurance companies, investment companies, and financial services companies. It encompasses companies offering retail and commercial banking, accounting, insurance, asset management, credit cards, brokerage, payment services, and more.

Popular Types Of Financial Stocks In The US 

1. Banks like Wells Fargo & Goldman Sachs

2. Insurance Companies like Berkshire Hathaway

3. Financial Services Companies like Ratings Agency S&P Global & Futures Exchange CME Group

4. Fintech Companies like Visa & PayPal

In the past year, White Mountains Insurance Group, Virtu Financial Inc, and American National Group Inc have been the best value stocks in the US financial sector due to their low P/E ratio. 

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Top 10 Most Popular Financial Sector Stocks In The US

Past Trajectory Of The Financial Sector Stocks In The US

The financial sector was growing at a steady pace but 2020 hasn’t been the best year for most sectors. Here’s a look at the performance at some of the top financial sectors stocks in the US.

The data indicates that despite the pandemic, some of the financial companies have performed well. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the stocks carefully before investing.

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How To Invest In The US Financial Sector Stocks?

The Cube Wealth App is a convenient and hassle-free platform to invest in US financial sector stocks from India. It guides you to open a US brokerage account with Cube's partner, DriveWealth. 

The best part is that Cube lets you invest in US stocks for as little as $1 and gives you access to advice from award-winning RIA, Rick Holbrook. 

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Important Note: All facts & figures mentioned in the tables above have been collated from publicly available sources. Facts & figures are true as of 12-04-2021. The companies mentioned in the tables are listed in no particular order and are a reflection of US' most popular financial sector brands at the moment. Cube Wealth does not recommend purchasing stocks based on popularity alone and suggest you consult a Wealth Coach before putting your hard-earned money into any asset.