Current Assets
Trading assets
Caterpillar Trading assets decreased by 41.1% to $748.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 41.1%, from $1.27B to $748.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Trading assets shows an upward trend with a 40.6% CAGR.
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
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $121.00M | $834.00M | $963.00M | $1.27B | $748.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +589.3% | +15.5% | +31.9% | -41.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +589.3% | +15.5% | +31.9% | -41.1% |
Range$121.00M – $1.27B
CAGR+518.2%
Avg YoY Growth+148.9%
Median YoY Growth+23.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's trading assets?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported trading assets of $748.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's trading assets changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's trading assets decreased by 41.1% year-over-year, from $1.27B to $748.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's trading assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's trading assets has grown at a 40.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $136.00M to $748.00M.
- What does trading assets mean?
- Financial assets held for the purpose of active trading and market-making.