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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is a global financial institution listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and classified within the investment services industry.
The firm operates across investment banking, market intermediation, asset management, and wealth advisory services for a broad client base that includes corporations, governments, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.
Operations are structured into four primary business segments:
Investment Banking – Responsible for financial advisory, mergers and acquisitions, securities underwriting, and corporate lending. This segment supports companies and governments in raising capital, restructuring businesses, and executing strategic transactions.
Global Markets – Engages in trading of financial assets, including Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC), and Equities. The firm facilitates transactions for institutional clients across global exchanges, as well as in derivatives, foreign exchange, and futures markets.
Asset Management – Focused on managing investment funds, institutional portfolios, and customized investment strategies. Revenue is generated through management fees, incentive fees, and returns on proprietary investments.
Consumer and Wealth Management – Provides banking and wealth advisory services, including financial planning, private banking, deposit gathering, and credit solutions for high-income individuals.
With a global footprint, Goldman Sachs maintains offices in major financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, as well as operations in emerging markets. Its international expansion aims to capture opportunities in strategic regions and diversify its client base.
Key market factors affecting operations include global macroeconomic conditions, interest-rate cycles, financial-market liquidity, and competition from institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In addition, banking regulation and shifts within the investment environment directly influence strategic decisions.
History and Foundation of Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 in New York City by Marcus Goldman, initially operating as a promissory-note brokerage.
By the late 19th century, the firm expanded into international financial markets, establishing relationships with European banks and providing services such as currency exchange and gold arbitrage.
Beginning in 1984, operations were launched in Tokyo, strengthening its presence in Asia. During the 1990s, the firm expanded further into Western Europe, aligning with developments in the regional financial landscape.
In 1998, Goldman Sachs partners approved the decision to take the firm public, enabling greater organizational flexibility and access to new capital. In 1999, the company’s shares began trading on the NYSE.
Between 2005 and 2012, the firm broadened its global presence by opening offices in Mumbai, São Paulo, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, and Amsterdam. From 2020 to 2024, Goldman Sachs invested in financial technology, sustainability initiatives, and innovation in capital markets, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading financial institutions.
Additional Information
The Company Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 256.07 Billions, having an equity of $ 124.00 Billions.
With a total of 34.400 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Financial and categorized in industry of Investment Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 58.70 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 16.67 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 15.36, a P/BV ratio of 2.07 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of GS was at 1.57%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker GS.
