American International Group (NYSE:AIG) and XL Group (NYSE:XL) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and earnings.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
89.2% of American International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of XL Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American International Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of XL Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares American International Group and XL Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| American International Group | -12.73% | 3.44% | 0.43% |
| XL Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares American International Group and XL Group’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS)…
