Bank of America BAC Global Markets — Market making and similar activities

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FAQ

What is Bank of America's global markets — market making and similar activities?

Bank of America (BAC) reported global markets — market making and similar activities of $4.42B in Q2 2026.

How has Bank of America's global markets — market making and similar activities changed year-over-year?

Bank of America's global markets — market making and similar activities increased by 34.0% year-over-year, from $3.3B to $4.42B.

What is the long-term trend for Bank of America's global markets — market making and similar activities?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Bank of America's global markets — market making and similar activities has grown at a 8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.76B to $12.06B.

What does global markets — market making and similar activities mean?

This metric represents revenue generated from facilitating client trading activities by acting as a counterparty in financial markets. It reflects the income earned from bid-ask spreads and position management across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.