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Internal Bank of America Merrill Lynch email recommending XLF call spread trades post‑Trump election

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November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #011281
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The passage is a routine investment recommendation from a bank analyst, containing no allegations, financial misconduct, or links to powerful political actors beyond generic references to Trump polici Email from Amanda Ens, director of Global Equities at BAML, to internal recipients. Suggests buying 1‑year XLF call spreads with specific strike/kick‑in levels. Mentions expected upside for financial

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