The bank's equities trading business brought in $6.03 billion in the second quarter, underscoring how market volatility can lift results for major dealers.
JPMorgan Chase posted its highest-ever quarterly profit, with equities trading emerging as a major driver of the result. Equities trading revenue rose 86% year over year to $6.03 billion in Q2, highlighting how sharp market swings can boost performance at large banks with significant trading operations.