Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM)

Add a New Bulls Reason Company: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) Current price: Headline: (100 character max) Analysis: Cancel 0% agree 0 votes   CIBC is relatively isolated to the Canadian market. Top Contributor: Andrew Liyana | Created when NYSE:CM was $31.99 | Edit | History CIBC took steps in 2008 to exit positions outside its core Canadian and small Caribbean operations. With Canadian citizens in better shape and a fractional subprime market compared to the US, CIBC net income will remain healthy over the next several years. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 0 votes   CIBC boasts the highest Tier-1 Capital Ratio. Top Contributor: Andrew Liyana | Created when NYSE:CM was $31.99 | Edit | History CIBC's 10.5% Tier-1 Capital Ratio (a measure of a bank's financial health) is the highest in North America and 3.5% above the regulatory limit in Canada. This high ratio provides a cushion for CIBC and will let the company buy riskier and higher returning assets when the economy improves. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 0 votes   Management was proactive in seeking protection against the Financial Crisis. Top Contributor: Andrew Liyana | Created when NYSE:CM was $31.99 | Edit | History In early 2008, management increased capital by issuing equity shares. In addition, the company exited non-streamline businesses, including US investment banking, and received downside protection in the summer for its exposure to the US real estate market. (100 character max) Cancel

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