Current Liabilities

Trading liabilities

Wells Fargo & Company Trading liabilities increased by 18.0% to $53.65B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Trading liabilities shows an upward trend with a 5.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Fluctuations reflect the bank's level of market-making activity and risk appetite in trading segments.

Detailed definition

Trading liabilities consist of obligations from short positions and other trading activities carried at fair value. Thes...

Peer comparison

Common in large investment banks and global markets divisions.

Metric ID: fin_trading_liabilities

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$33.87B$37.15B$29.16B$40.76B$38.59B$48.93B$40.12B$44.81B$45.47B$53.65B
QoQ Change+9.7%-21.5%+39.8%-5.3%+26.8%-18.0%+11.7%+1.5%+18.0%
YoY Change+13.9%+31.7%+37.6%+1.5%
Range$29.16B$53.65B
CAGR+22.7%
Avg YoY Growth+21.2%
Median YoY Growth+22.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company's trading liabilities?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported trading liabilities of $53.65B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's trading liabilities?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's trading liabilities has grown at a 5.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.28B to $45.47B.
What does trading liabilities mean?
Obligations arising from short-selling securities and other market-making activities.