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From the official news release Interim results of the Swiss National Bank as at 30 June 2017 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reports a profit of CHF 1.2 billion for the first half of 2017. A valuation gain of CHF 0.3 billion was recorded on gold holdings. The profit on foreign currency positions amounted to CHF 0.1 billion and the profit on Swiss franc positions stood at CHF 0.9 billion. The SNB’s financial result depends largely on developments in the gold, foreign exchange and capital markets. Strong fluctuations are therefore to be expected, and only provisional conclusions are possible as regards the annual result. The increasing volatility of SNB Earnings Annual results are not really definite. Given that the
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From the official news release
Interim results of the Swiss National Bank as at 30 June 2017
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reports a profit of CHF 1.2 billion for the first half of 2017.
A valuation gain of CHF 0.3 billion was recorded on gold holdings. The profit on foreign currency positions amounted to CHF 0.1 billion and the profit on Swiss franc positions stood at CHF 0.9 billion.
The SNB’s financial result depends largely on developments in the gold, foreign exchange and capital markets. Strong fluctuations are therefore to be expected, and only provisional conclusions are possible as regards the annual result.
The increasing volatility of SNB EarningsAnnual results are not really definite. Given that the SNB accumulates foreign currencies with interventions, they have huge swings. But the SNB may lose 50 billion in one year and win 60 billion in the next year or vice verse |
SNB Results Longterm 2016 - Click to enlarge |
Profit on foreign currency positions
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Income statement, 1 January–30 June 2017 Source: snb.ch - Click to enlarge |
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Valuation gain on gold holdings
Percentage of gold to balance sheetAfter long years, the part of gold is rising again, albeit only slightly.
Balance Sheet The balance sheet has expanded by over 16,7 bn. francs
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Balance sheet as at 30 June 2017 Source: snb.ch - Click to enlarge |
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Profit on Swiss franc positionsThe SNB maintains its profitability, last but not least, thanks to the reduction of the profitability of banks. When too many funds arrive on their accounts, they must deposit them on their sight deposit account at the SNB.
Negative Interest ratesFurthermore, the SNB harms the Swiss economy, when it reduces the profits of Swiss banks by negative interest rates. But with this measure she maintains her own profitability.
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One essential part of SNB profits are negative interest rates Source: snb.ch - Click to enlarge |
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SNB LiabilitiesSight deposits is the biggest part of SNB interventions
Banknotes in circulation: -1.9 bn francs to 76 bn. CHF Provisions for currency reserves
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Liabilities track the SNB interventions Source: snb.ch - Click to enlarge |
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