1. Category
    2. /
  2. Sector
    3. /
  3. Bank Shares
    4. /

Bank Shares

Here's where you'll find out all the news about ASX listed bank shares.

Get the latest thoughts and opinions on big 4 bank stocks, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corporation, National Australia Bank, and ANZ Bank.

Featured Articles

ASX bank share price represented by white Piggy Banks on green background
Bank Shares

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

Read more »

Close-up of a business man's hand stacking gold coins into piles on a desktop.
Dividend Investing

Bought $10,000 worth of CBA shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many passive income investors favour CBA shares.

Read more »

Bank building in a financial district.
Bank Shares

Buying CBA shares? Here's what's happening at today's AGM

| Bernd Struben

CBA is holding its annual general meeting in Brisbane today. Let’s see what’s happening.

Read more »

A boy stands in front of two similar but slightly different doors, scratching his head as to which one to choose.
Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which ASX bank is the better dividend stock right now?

| Leigh Gant

Dividend yields tell a different story when comparing these two banking giants.

Read more »

Five different piggy banks, indicating a diverse share portfolio.
Bank Shares

Investing in ASX 200 banks: Which macroeconomic variables matter according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The majority of absolute bank performance can be explained by four key factors.

Read more »

A young woman sits at her desk in deep contemplation with her hand to her chin while seriously considering information she is reading on her laptop.
Dividend Investing

Are CBA shares still a good buy today for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Looking to earn passive income from ASX dividend stocks? Here’s my take on CBA shares.

Read more »

Bank building with the word bank on it.
Bank Shares

The biggest buyers and sellers of ASX 200 bank stocks revealed

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie breaks down who’s been buying and who’s been selling the ASX 200 bank stocks.

Read more »

A young woman sits with her hand to her chin staring off to the side thinking about her investments.
Resources Shares

Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

Read more »

Recent Bank Shares News

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Commonwealth Bank of Australia hikes home loan rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has followed the lead set by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) in raising its variable home…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is it time to buy Challenger Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has several powerful tailwinds.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

Buying shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) could be a smart move.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

10 changes from the Financial System Inquiry you need to know about

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The government’s responses to the Financial System Inquiry will have an impact on you, the banks – Commonwealth Bank of…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Westpac Banking Corp shares return to form: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have returned to previous levels after the completion of the bank’s recent capital raising.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Winners and losers from the government's Financial System Inquiry

| Brendon Lau

The Big Four banks are copping most of the flak from impending regulatory changes, but they aren't the only ones…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Westpac Banking Corp share price soared 3.2% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have soared as much as 3.2% after successfully raising capital from institutions.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Insurance Australia Group Ltd abandons Chinese expansion plans

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) lifted 8% in the past two days after the company decided not to…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Westpac Banking Corp's dividend in doubt?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has committed to its final dividend, but is it in doubt?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Can blue chip stocks yield 30%?

| Brendon Lau

If you thought only high risk stocks can ever hope to pay a dividend yield in excess of 20%, you'd…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

What you need to know about Westpac Banking Corp's results and capital raising

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) said it will undertake a capital raising and lift rates on loans to help it meet…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I'm not buying into Westpac Banking Corp's capital raising

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is raising $3.5 billion at a steep discount to current prices, in the face of falling…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Big 4 banks will slash their dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Imagine Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) with a 3.7% dividend yield.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

$10 billion: Is this Australia's biggest rip-off of all time?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB)…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

The hidden threat to Big Bank stocks that you need to be aware of

| Brendon Lau

The headwinds in the banking sector are well flagged and priced into the shares of our favourite stocks but there's…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to buy Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) could be a shrewd buy right now.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why you should own these 2 banks instead of the Big 4

| Motley Fool Staff

The Big 4 Banks are the most widely held stocks on the market, but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Bank…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Macquarie Group Ltd announces $8.2 billion Esanda acquisition

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is believed to be raising $400 million ahead of its purchase of Australia and New Zealand…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you buy Bank of Queensland Limited for its record profit?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) have surged on its solid full year result and I see further upside…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the S&P/ASX 200 set to BOUNCE?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you haven't already, it's time to chuck quality stocks in the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AJXO) on your watchlist, according to…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why Macquarie Group Ltd thinks you should buy bank stocks now

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are poised to outperform in the near term, if history is any guide, and Macquarie Group Ltd…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a ticking time bomb?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A threat from the west could have an impact on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) enormous success.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I'd buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group before National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) now looks relatively more attractively priced than all of its major peers.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are Westpac Banking Corp shares set to rebound?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have snapped back today, is it time to go bargain hunting?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to hold National Australia Bank Ltd. shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) is a leading bank, offering a generous dividend yield.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Will Macquarie Group Ltd launch a capital raising next week?

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is poised to undertake a capital raising that could top $1 billion if it wins the…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons Aussies LOVE bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australian investors love stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to buy National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

For these 3 reasons, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) appears to be worth buying.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is this the worst Big Bank stock?

| Brendon Lau

The Big Four bank stocks look very attractive despite the growing headwinds but one of them doesn't quite make the…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

The big four banks are getting cheaper: Time to buy?

| Mike King

With mouth-watering fully franked dividends grossing up to more than 8%, the big four are looking attractive

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Why investors should leave the past alone

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had a rough trot, but can it get back on top?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces new CEO

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price is up 1.6% today.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Super-investor Carl Icahn warns of potential sharemarket catastrophe

| Tim McArthur

Investors are once again buying Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) but perhaps it's smarter to…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buying opportunity?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is back in the market's favour today.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is today a good day to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) last traded at these levels in October 2013.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Macquarie Group Ltd aims for growth in China

| Sean O'Neill

Aged care businesses like Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) have been a fantastic investment here, and are likely to be so…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is once again trading in the red today

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd a better bet than the 'Big Four'?

| Tim McArthur

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) is about to see the playing field levelled.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to hold Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares may be volatile, but it's long-term outlook is still positive.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

5 reasons why you should avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have fallen 25% since March

Read more »