17147. COMMERCE BANCORP: SWOT & STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. This paper presents a S.W.O.T. (strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats) analysis of fast-growing Commerce Bancorp of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Based on this SWOT analysis, the soundness of Commerce Bancorp’s existing strategy is assessed. Alternative strategies are considered and the concluding section makes recommendations on Commerce’s future strategy. Keywords: banking strategy banks SWOT. Written 2003. 12 pages; 49 footnotes; 23 bibliographic sources. 3,575 words.