It's obvious that Goldman Sachs (GS 0.91%) and Bank of America (BAC -0.31%) are very different businesses. But what isn't as obvious is exactly how they are different. In the video below, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield uses an analogy to grocery stores to drive home the point.
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The Difference Between Bank of America and Goldman Sachs
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These two institutions seem a lot different than they actually are.
John Maxfield owns shares of Bank of America. The Motley Fool recommends Goldman Sachs and owns shares of Bank of America. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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