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CompareGoldman Sachs Group vs Morgan Stanley: how do the stocks compare?
GS and MS side by side, in plain English. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.
| GS | MS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | GS | MS |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Sector | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| Industry | Financial Capital Markets | Financial Capital Markets |
| Size | mega cap | mega cap |
| Market value | 266.3 billion dollars | 300.2 billion dollars |
Goldman Sachs Group (GS)
Goldman Sachs Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GS. It is a mega cap company in the financial capital markets industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 266.3 billion dollars.
- Interest rates and the health of the economy.
- How many borrowers fail to repay loans.
- Rules from regulators and market activity.
Morgan Stanley (MS)
Morgan Stanley trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MS. It is a mega cap company in the financial capital markets industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 300.2 billion dollars.
- Interest rates and the health of the economy.
- How many borrowers fail to repay loans.
- Rules from regulators and market activity.
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What is the difference between GS and MS?
Goldman Sachs Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GS. It is a mega cap company in the financial capital markets industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 266.3 billion dollars. Morgan Stanley trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MS. It is a mega cap company in the financial capital markets industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 300.2 billion dollars.
Which is bigger, Goldman Sachs Group or Morgan Stanley?
Morgan Stanley has the larger market value, at about 300.2 billion dollars.
Are Goldman Sachs Group and Morgan Stanley in the same industry?
Yes. Both are in the financial capital markets industry.
Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.