If You'd Invested $1,000 in BAC 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The bank has been quite the safe investment across the past half-decade. Throughout this country, Bank of America (BAC 0.93%) branches are as common a sight as outlets of your favorite coffee chain or supermarket. The lender is one of the "Big Four" U.S. banks, alongside JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. As such, it's an important mover of the domestic economy. Does it belong in your portfolio, however? Let's take a look at how the stock has performed over time, and how attractive it is as an inve ...