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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 24% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $6 trillion of client assets as well as around 70,000 employees at the end of 2024.

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Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.30 million shares sold short, which is 1.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Morgan Stanley Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749754831_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Morgan Stanley has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Morgan Stanley's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Morgan Stanley's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Morgan Stanley?

In the current market session, Morgan Stanley Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) stock price is at $131.61, after a 0.16% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 0.42%, and in the past year, by 38.21%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Morgan Stanley P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 21.27 in the Capital Markets industry, Morgan Stanley Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 15.45. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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P/E Ratio Insights for Morgan Stanley

A quiet M&amp;A desk is a sorry sight for a banker and a lost opportunity for an investor. But that may be about to end. Citigroup has predicted a strong rebound in banking fees this quarter, fueled by increasing equity underwriting and M&amp;A activity, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/citi-expects-banking-fees-trading-revenue-climb-despite-us-tariff-anxiety-2025-06-10/">reported</a> Reuters. After a bleak spell of deal famine, the signs are for a fee feast, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF investors</a> might do well to bring a plate.
Citi's forecast suggests mid-single-digit growth in banking fees in the second quarter, alongside a surge in trading revenues. While equities and fixed-income trading are already showing muscle, the advisory and underwriting sides of the business could be gearing up for a comeback.
And when Wall Street feasts, the financial ETFs don't stay hungry for long.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">M&amp;A's Are Back On The Menu</h2>
Mergers and IPOs were shelved for most of 2023 and early 2024, courtesy of wild interest rates and recession anxiety. But with inflation cooling and the Fed suggesting a possible rate-cutting cycle, corporate confidence is coming back into play—laying the groundwork for increased deals.
&#8220;Given the amount of capital flowing through M&amp;A—some $3.4 trillion in 2024—and the decades of research showing that programmatic acquirers create more value than peers, investing in M&amp;A capabilities makes sense,&#8221; a February <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/m-and-a/our-insights/top-m-and-a-trends">report </a>by McKinsey &amp; Company said.
&#8220;M&amp;A continues to be super active &#8212; there&#8217;s a lot of dialog, a lot of engagement,&#8221; Citi said in its recent outlook, commenting on improved pipelines in equity capital markets and advisory services. If the momentum continues, fee-based revenue will climb sharply in top banks.
That directly affects ETFs that track financial institutions, especially those more exposed to advisory-heavy banks such as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>).
ETFs That Could Ride The Deal Wave
SPDR Select Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)
Why it&#8217;s important: With heavy weightage to Citi, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, XLF is a front-line winner of increased banking fees. It&#8217;s one of the most liquid sector ETFs, too, ideal for active traders and institutions.
SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>)
Why it matters: Provides equal-weight exposure to large and mid-cap banks. Though more interest-rate spread-sensitive, it would be helped if M&amp;A activity comes to regional players or smaller institutions, which is possible in the current environment.
SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)
Why it matters: If transactional activity filters down into regional consolidations, most notably in commercial banking, KRE might benefit from acquisition premiums and improved fee margins.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
The fat-fee, fancy-bonus era may not be here yet—but it&#8217;s around the corner. As banks prepare for a wave of deal-making and advisory activity, sector-specific ETFs can potentially provide a low-friction means of accessing the rebound.
And, if Wall Street&#8217;s having a fee feast this quarter, perhaps it&#8217;s time to take a fork and some judiciously selected tickers.
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Citi Sees M&A Rebound: Financial ETFs May Finally Catch A Bid

Throughout the last three months, 10 analysts have evaluated Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $129.5, a high estimate of $144.00, and a low estimate of $120.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 4.07%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749582084_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Morgan Stanley among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kian Abouhossein</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kian Abouhossein</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Carrier</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kian Abouhossein</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Morgan Stanley. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Morgan Stanley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Morgan Stanley's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Morgan Stanley's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Morgan Stanley analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Morgan Stanley</h2>
Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments with approximately 45% of net revenue from its institutional securities business, 45% from wealth management, and 10% from investment management. About 24% of its total revenue is from outside the Americas. The company had over $6 trillion of client assets as well as around 70,000 employees at the end of 2024.
<h3>Morgan Stanley: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Morgan Stanley's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 16.19%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Morgan Stanley's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 25.17%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.33%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Morgan Stanley's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.33%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Morgan Stanley's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.38. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Forecasting The Future: 10 Analyst Projections For Morgan Stanley

Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $121 to $136.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Morgan Stanley, Raises Price Target to $136

At Conference, Reuters Reports Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick Reportedly Says Stock Buybacks Will Be Opportunistic; Says Inorganic Opportunities May Be Interesting If Supplementary Leverage Ratio Changes; Says We Are Not Entertaining Inorganic Opportunities At This Time

At Conference, Reuters Reports Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick Reportedly Says, Sees A Strong End To The Quarter; Says Deal Pipelines Are Steady And Growing In Some Places; Says Bank Is Aiming To Raise Deposits

At Conference, Reuters Reports Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick Reportedly Says Pause After Tariffs Went Into May, That Changed In Recent Weeks; Says Have Started To See Dealmaking Announcements Pickup In Recent Weeks; Sees Equity Capital Markets Calendar Picking Up, Recent Deals Went Well

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture xAI is reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44404525/elon-musk-paid-high-price-for-twitter-but-after-years-of-declining-value-x-is-once-again-worth-44-billion">seeking to raise $5 billion</a> through loans and bonds with the help of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), amid lingering debt concerns from his Twitter acquisition and a political split with Donald Trump.
What Happened: Morgan Stanley has begun marketing a $5 billion debt package for xAI, offering investors two options: a floating-rate loan priced at 97 cents on the dollar with a rate of 700 basis points over the SOFR benchmark, or a fixed-rate loan and bond deal at 12%, reported Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the offering is a "best efforts" deal, meaning Morgan Stanley will not guarantee the full raise or commit its own capital—an approach reflecting caution amid uncertain macroeconomic and political conditions.
The bank held investor meetings last week to present preliminary financials for xAI, the report added.
Morgan Stanley did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Why It's Important: The decision to avoid financial commitment may stem from the $13 billion debt Morgan Stanley and other banks underwrote in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/mutual-funds/24/09/41103959/elon-musk-bought-x-for-44b-now-fidelity-values-social-media-network-below-10b">Musk's 2022 Twitter buyout</a>, which they were unable to offload for over two years, the report said.
That debt was only sold earlier this year after X's operating performance improved and investor interest returned.
The $5 billion raise also comes as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45852346/elon-musk-recently-said-yes-to-impeaching-trump-and-the-odds-of-that-happening-in-2025-rose-on-this-crypto-betting-market">Musk's political ties with President Trump</a> have deteriorated, creating uncertainty around the federal support his companies may receive.
xAI is also reportedly pursuing $20 billion in equity funding at a valuation between $120 billion and $200 billion, the report noted, citing people familiar with the matter.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show a positive outlook for Morgan Stanley over the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">For a deeper look at the metrics, click here</a>.
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.62%. Currently, Morgan Stanley has a market capitalization of $205.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In MS: If an investor had bought $100 of MS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $328.47 today based on a price of $128.40 for MS at the time of writing.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Morgan Stanley Stock In The Last 10 Years

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As Donald Trump&#8216;s administration nears completion of a proposal to ease big bank rules, Wall Street&#8217;s megabanks are largely expected to cheer the lower supplementary leverage ratio (SLR), allowing them to hold fewer capital reserves against their assets.
What Happened: Analysts largely agree that the Trump administration's push to ease big bank rules, particularly the SLR, is a boon for banks and could stimulate broader economic growth.
Gennadiy Goldberg, the head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/31/trump-administration-prepares-to-ease-big-bank-rules-00377347">told </a>Politico that easing capital rules for the banks will free the capital to buy more U.S. Treasuries
However, Phillip Basil, Better Markets&#8217; director of economic growth and financial stability, told Politico that lowering big banks&#8217; capital requirements heightens financial stability risks, accusing the banking industry of exploiting recent Treasury market turmoil as a pretext to push for long-sought regulatory relief.
Meanwhile, Kepp Loeffler, the administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said that Small businesses &#8220;can win with a level playing field – ESPECIALLY combined with tax cuts and deregulation.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Here a list of some banking stocks that investors could consider.
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<td>Stocks</td>
<td>Year-To-Date Performance</td>
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<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.36%</td>
<td>10.66%</td>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>10.00%</td>
<td>30.81%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
<td>31.97%</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
<td>31.43%</td>
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<td>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>7.69%</td>
<td>21.64%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>6.54%</td>
<td>26.02%</td>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>-9.44%</td>
<td>3.64%</td>
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<td>Grupo Financiero Galicia SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>)</td>
<td>-15.63%</td>
<td>63.06%</td>
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<td>BancFirst Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANF#NASDAQ">BANF</a>)</td>
<td>6.55%</td>
<td>46.67%</td>
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Here are some banking exchange-traded funds to look out for.
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<td>Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>)</td>
<td>0.51%</td>
<td>22.70%</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>)</td>
<td>-3.11%</td>
<td>16.44%</td>
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<td>First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)</td>
<td>-1.92%</td>
<td>17.65%</td>
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<td>Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSIB#NASDAQ">GSIB</a>)</td>
<td>25.20%</td>
<td>36.01%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Friday. The SPY was down 0.11% at $589.39, while the QQQ declined 0.16% to $519.11, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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