ESTIMATION OF THE PROFITABILITY OF SECURITIES OPERATIONS PJSC GOLDMAN SACHS

Abstract

The article analyzes the trend towards an increase in the freely circulating liabilities of investment banks, that is, securities. The same is true for assets. The money that is freely in the accounts of banks can be invested in securities. In many countries, the activity of banks in the securities market has intensified. Now there is a process of weakening and lifting of restrictions on combining the activities of investment and commercial banks (in the USA, Canada, Japan). The goals pursued by banks are to make a profit, for this they expand their range of services and the specifics of their activities. The standard and serial nature of securities, their ability to actively circulate on financial markets makes them attractive to banks, helps maintain liquidity in financial and credit institutions.