JPMorgan Loses $2 Billion

American Voices ISSUE 48•20 May 14, 2012

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon informed investors that a series of risky positions in synthetic credit securities had resulted in a $2 billion loss for the company. What do you think?

  • “I like that crazy, freewheeling, shoot-from-the-hip style. I think I'll get one of their debit cards.”

    Keri Burns –
    Systems Analyst

  • “And just when I was falling in love with our nation’s commercial financial institutions again.”

    Alex Hardesty –
    Gas Leak Inspector

  • “Double or nothing, Jamie! Otherwise, you'd better slink off to equities with all the other pussies.”

    Richard Danziger –
    Hedge Fund Manager

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