Royal Bank of Canada: A Rare Breed Among Large-Cap Banks

Group 1 - Large-cap banks have a limited history of paying stable annual dividends, with only two banks in the S&P able to do so due to the destructive impact of the 2007-2010 period on the industry [1] - The investment approach favored is long-term, buy-and-hold, focusing on stocks that can sustainably generate high-quality earnings, particularly in the dividend and income sector [1] Group 2 - No stock, option, or similar derivative positions are held in any mentioned companies, and there are no plans to initiate such positions in the near future [2] - The article expresses personal opinions and is not influenced by compensation from any company mentioned [2] - Past performance is not indicative of future results, and no specific investment recommendations are provided [3]