Getting a mental grip on Citigroup

While rivals’ share prices roar ahead, Citigroup’s languishes. Investors love stocks that are easy to understand. So is it time for Citi to develop a clearer strategy?

Financial markets are often cruel and unforgiving. A perfect example is the shocking performance of Citigroup’s share price. In the middle of a roaring bull market, it’s languishing at around $45, almost exactly where it was trading five years ago. It is impossible to bump into a Citi banker without a complaint about the insipid performance.

So should we feel sorry for Citi’s long-term shareholders? Some would argue that the market is right to require a calamity premium.

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