Bank of America recommends investing in Argentine stocks

The Argentine financial landscape is once again under the scrutiny of major international investors.

After weeks of volatility caused by the unwinding of the Financing Letters (LEFI), which injected around $10 trillion into the market and caused tensions in interest rates, Bank of America (BofA) released a report recommending increased exposure to shares of Argentine companies.

The American institution, one  of the most prominent on Wall Street, believes that the midterm legislative elections scheduled for October could become a turning point for the local economy.

"We believe that the October midterm elections could be key for structural reforms, and we continue to 'overweight' Argentina through energy and banks", the document states.

In its analysis of Latin America, BofA particularly highlighted the potential of the financial and energy sectors in the country. In this context, the report refers to Banco Galicia and Pampa Energía as outstanding companies for positioning in the market.  It also mentions Mercado Libre, although it clarifies that its main interest lies in the Brazilian subsidiary and not in the local operation.

The support from the American bank comes at a time when electoral uncertainty persists. The Government itself has referred to the so-called  "kuka risk", alluding to the possibility of an opposition victory that, according to official analysts, could alter the economic course. Despite this context, the BofA report gives a vote of confidence to the current administration and its ability to drive long-term reforms.

Among the transformations that could move forward after the elections are the tax reform, a central point on the economic agenda that is also included in the commitments made with the  International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In this regard, BofA stated:  "We are overweight Argentina (not in MSCI LatAm), as we are more optimistic about the policy changes proposed under the current administration".

This way, the report aligns with expectations that the ruling party will achieve the necessary parliamentary consensus to sustain its economic program.

The fact that a financial player of Bank of America's stature highlights Argentina in its regional strategy sends a positive signal to international markets, which in recent months have been cautious in the face of volatility.

With this positioning, the bank projects that, if Milei's administration is consolidated in Congress, the country could move forward with structural reforms that strengthen the private sector, especially in strategic areas such as energy and the financial system.