Thanks Michael. I was basically a resource stock investor and...

Thanks Michael. I was basically a resource stock investor and thought about the financial sector when it was being battered. Since I am used to (or addicted to) the exhilarating volatility of mining stocks, I thought that Macquarie and Babcock would be a nice diversion.The big five banks are in no way as exciting. These two companies are excellent institutions - if I had a daughter who studied Mining Engineering, I'd be pleased if she got a job at Bhp, if I had a son who did an Actuarial Science degree, I'd be proud if he got a job at Macquarie. Investors should go through this "thought" scenario.