Community Bank Stocks, Strong Dividend Payers Poised For Growth As Interest Rates Rise

In today's current economic and geopolitical climate, no one knows which direction markets are headed. With the intense activity taking place in the Federal Government it looks like the markets are in for a rocky 2017. However, amid the confusion I believe there is a little known equities category which could provide some satisfying returns for investors. I am talking about small cap community bank stocks.
As of 2013, there were 6,416 Community Banks in the United States according to the FDIC. In almost every town from large to small there are publicly traded banking institutions that survive and thrive off of intimately knowing their customers and being upstanding corporate members of their community. In doing so, they provide a unique selling proposition to customers who are deciding which banking institution to do business with. The success of these firms is often tied to their specific region, which is in essence the double edged sword of community banks. As a whole however community bank stocks are poised for great performance in 2017 and for years to come.
The Pros of Investing in Community Banks
Robust Dividend Yields Low Volatility Increased Earning Potential Merger and Acquisition Opportunities Regional Economic Forces The Cons of Investing in Community Banks
Liquidity Issues Costly Banking Regulations Regional Economic Forces The first step in the process of evaluating and investing in community banks is to find out what banks are out there. Also, you... Read more