"Bond King" Bill Gross snapped up shares of regional US lenders even as they came under intense pressure following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month.
The poor showing reflected investor concerns that smaller lenders could be hit by the same problems faced by SVB, sparking a run on deposits. "I've always told myself and close friends that I wish I could start a bank. It's a license to make money even when run conservatively," Gross said."Admittedly, regionals will have their cyclical problems if and when a recession occurs but my long-time wish to own a bank is now possible via public markets," he added.
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