Based on the materials we have studied in this course, and based on the latest data obtained from FDIC website compare and contrast the following ratios for any two big banks with assets of $10 Billion or more.

• Liquidity
• Profitability
• Solvency

What specific areas are strengths for each of these banks? What are the potential weakness and challenges these financial institutions?

Hint /Steps: Study the Computations in the practice quiz to give you some ideas. The objective of this QUIZ is to get your hands wet and get some practical experience. Go to the FDIC website www.fdic.gov (Links to an external site.)

Step 1: In the middle section on the LHS fifth line is Researchers and Analysts. Click on that. Takes you to that site.

Step 2. In Researchers and Analysts site, go to the RHS top corner where in it states search FDIC. Type in the your bank name, say Bank of America

Step 3. It returns Bank of America: National Association as the first search item. Click on that. Repeat for other banks.

Step 4. In the Information Gateway, middle section, you can get Assets and Liabilities (Balance Sheet Information) information or going down the tab Income and Expenses (Income Statement) information. Click Generate Report. Have Fun! You can do a lot more in this site by learning how to surf!