Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17
Business Segments · Trading Securities
Arbitrage Trading Account — Trading Securities
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2017May 5, 2017
Rolls up toTrading assets
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher capital allocation to opportunistic trading strategies, while a decrease indicates a reduction in market exposure or a shift in investment strategy. High levels may signal increased sensitivity to market volatility and short-term price fluctuations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the fair value of securities held within the company's dedicated arbitrage trading portfolio. The...
Peer comparison
Comparable to proprietary trading portfolios or alternative investment sleeves at other diversified financial holding companies, though specific arbitrage strategies vary significantly by firm.
Metric ID:
wrb_segment_arbitrage_trading_account_trading_securitiesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does arbitrage trading account — trading securities mean?
- The total market value of financial securities held in the company's active arbitrage trading account.