It's been a challenging year for bank stocks. The collapse of regional banks earlier in the year put the sector in the spotlight. Financial stocks have struggled as investors scrutinize the sector, and one bank stock that has felt that pressure is U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB).

The bank hasn't faced the same issues as those that went under in March, but it has dealt with a cloud of uncertainty over its capital situation. If you're considering buying U.S. Bancorp today, here are five things you should know first.

With over $660 billion in assets, U.S. Bancorp, the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, is the fifth-largest bank in the U.S. The only banks that are larger than it are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, , and Wells Fargo. 

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