The table below presents information about basic and diluted EPS.

Three Months
Ended September

Nine Months

Ended September

in millions, except per share amounts

2018

2017

2018

2017

Net earnings applicable to common shareholders

$2,453

$2,035

$7,538

$5,828

Weighted average basic shares

385.4

398.2

387.4

405.6

Effect of dilutive securities:

RSUs

4.2

5.4

3.8

5.0

Stock options

0.9

2.1

1.1

2.4

Dilutive securities

5.1

7.5

4.9

7.4

Weighted average basic shares and dilutive securities

390.5

405.7

392.3

413.0

Basic EPS

$ 6.35

$ 5.09

$19.42

$14.32

Diluted EPS

$ 6.28

$ 5.02

$19.21

$14.11