U.S. ETF assets under management could more than double to $25 trillion by decade's end, Citigroup says, driven by active ETFs, product innovation and investor demand.
Assets under management for U.S. exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade, Citigroup said on Thursday, as investors seek the increasingly popular asset class for low-cost, diversified exposure across markets.
JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo kick off the March-quarter reporting cycle for the Finance sector on April 14th, with each enjoying a strong rebound following the Iran war ceasefire announcement, which has raised hopes that threats to the economy from high oil prices will be resolved.
JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo kick off the March-quarter reporting cycle for the Finance sector on April 14th, with each enjoying a strong rebound following the Iran war ceasefire announcement, which has raised hopes that threats to the economy from high oil prices will be resolved.
The Dow is in correction territory. Oil has surged past $110 a barrel.
With the big banks about to kick off the new earnings-reporting season, this is a good moment to ask what three of the most influential financial institutions have delivered for long-term investors.
Citigroup remains a 'Buy' as its multi-year transformation drives improved efficiency, higher margins, and sustainable revenue momentum. C's Project Bora Bora has reduced complexity, expanded EBIT margin to 35.3%, and positioned the bank to compete with top-tier U.S. peers. Analysts project normalized EPS to exceed $10 in 2026, with ROTCE targets of 10%-11% and a probability-weighted price target of $141 per share.
Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 32nd on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.
Citigroup has modestly outperformed U.S. financial peers so far in 2026, benefiting from its attractive valuation. Even so, the market gives Citigroup little credit for expected earnings growth post-2026, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Q1 2026 EPS should increase substantially Y/Y thanks to share buybacks, a normalization in provisioning, business growth, and lower losses in the All Other segment.
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
Citigroup is considering acquiring a major U.S. regional bank or a brokerage, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 27), citing unnamed sources and adding that Citigroup said the report was “baseless speculation.
Can PNC stand out as the better buy, driven by solid U.S. banking operations and expansion efforts despite C's restructuring push? Let us find out.