PE forms a big chunk of Goldman Sachs' profits

Goldman Sachs’ profits relied massively on its investment unit – of a reported net income of $1.9 billion, the principal investments unit reported net revenue of $754 million including gains of $635 million from corporate principal investments. The new Volcker Rule, however, will force Goldman to sell of some its $15.3 billion portfolio.

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