Current Assets
Trading assets
American Express Trading assets decreased by 20.8% to $902.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.8%, from $861.00M to $902.00M.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher market-making activity or a more aggressive proprietary trading stance.
Detailed definition
These are financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and commodities, held by the firm for the purpose of short-term...
Peer comparison
High for investment banks and global markets divisions; lower for pure retail banks.
Metric ID:
fin_trading_assetsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.69B | $3.75B | $2.78B | $1.83B | $814.00M | $867.00M | $861.00M | $988.00M | $1.14B | $902.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +39.2% | -25.8% | -34.3% | -55.5% | +6.5% | -0.7% | +14.8% | +15.3% | -20.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -32.1% | -78.3% | -68.9% | -52.9% | +21.4% | +31.4% | +4.8% |
Range$814.00M – $3.75B
CAGR-38.5%
Avg YoY Growth-25.0%
Median YoY Growth-32.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Express's trading assets?
- American Express (AXP) reported trading assets of $902.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Express's trading assets changed year-over-year?
- American Express's trading assets increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $861.00M to $902.00M.
- What does trading assets mean?
- Financial assets held for the purpose of active trading and market-making.