Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is gaining a lot of interest among investors. Its shares appreciated 21.2% year to date compared with the industry’s growth of 26.6%.The stock is also trading slightly below its peers — Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) .Year-to-Date Price PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchWFC is facing significant challenges with numerous penalties and sanctions related to its 2016 sales scandal, raising apprehension among investors. Nonetheless, its long-term prospects rem ...