Banks as football clubs

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s how your rankings compare to the popular analogies discussed in the forum:

1. GS = Real Madrid: Matches perfectly. GS is widely regarded as the biggest name in investment banking, akin to Real Madrid in football.

2. MS = Chelsea: This differs from the WSO analogy, where MS is compared to Barcelona, another enormous name but seen as second to GS (Real Madrid). Chelsea is instead likened to Lazard, a solid performer with high pay.

3. JPM = Barcelona: On WSO, JPM is compared to Manchester United, a globally recognized name that competes at the top level but doesn’t have as many accolades as GS or MS.

4. BofA = Arsenal: WSO aligns BofA with Bayern Munich, a solid name that consistently competes at the top level, though not as big as GS, MS, or JPM. Arsenal is instead likened to Rothschild, strong domestically but less impactful globally.

5. Citi = Man City: WSO compares Citi to Liverpool, a solid name that regularly competes at the top level. Man City is instead associated with Evercore, a newer player with significant resources now competing at the highest level.

6. Barclays = Liverpool: WSO aligns Barclays with Juventus, a strong competitor at the top level but not the absolute best. Liverpool is instead linked to Citi.

7. DB = Bayern: WSO compares Deutsche Bank to Atletico Madrid, a big name that competes at the top level but often stumbles. Bayern is associated with BofA.

8. UBS = Man United: WSO likens UBS to Spurs, a big name that struggles to compete with the best. Man United is instead linked to JPM.

9. WF = Inter Miami: WSO compares Wells Fargo to AC Milan, a huge name that has fallen off in recent years. Inter Miami isn’t mentioned in the WSO analogies.

10. RBC = Newcastle: WSO aligns RBC with Benfica, a top name in its country but a level below the global players. Newcastle is instead linked to CVP/Qatalyst/FTP, newer names with significant resources.

11. EVR = PSG: Matches perfectly. Both are newer players with significant resources competing at the highest level.

12. CVP = Inter Milan: WSO compares CVP to Newcastle, as mentioned above. Inter Milan is instead linked to HSBC, a huge name that has become less relevant.

13. Jeff = Aston Villa: WSO likens Jefferies to Dortmund, a firm that punches above its weight but hasn’t broken into the top tier. Aston Villa isn’t mentioned in the WSO analogies.

Your rankings are creative, but they diverge from the WSO analogies in several key areas!

Sources: Investment Banks as Football Clubs, Investment Banks as Football Clubs