But the Financial Times reported that financial stocks are trading above the book value (assets, including cash, minus liabilities) of the companies for the first time since July.

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We consider the trading assets for banks as the fair value of their financial instruments, which they use for trading purposes.

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Trading assets for equities is highly dependent on the performance of the financial services sector, and capital markets in particular.

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Although Scivantage promotes its online investing platform as a boon for self-directed baby boomers, investors across the range of assets often want to do their own research and trading, even if their wealth qualifies them for a financial advisor or private banker.

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