UBS Group AG Registered Ordinary Shares (UBS) Covered Calls
UBS Group AG is a preeminent global financial services firm and the world’s leading wealth manager, serving ultra-high-net-worth and institutional clients across 50 markets. Following the historic 2023 acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS has successfully executed its integration roadmap, decommissioning over 70,000 servers and unifying its global platforms by early 2026. Under CEO Sergio Ermotti, the bank operates a capital-light, advice-led model with over $7 trillion in total invested assets.
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| UBS Group AG Registered Ordinary Shares (UBS) Stock Quote | ||||||
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| Last | Change | Bid | Ask | Volume | P/E | Market Cap |
| 42.27 | -1.60 | 42.00 | 43.88 | 4.3M | 20 | 169 |
| Covered Calls For UBS Group AG Registered Ordinary Shares (UBS) | ||||||
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| Expiration | Strike | Call Bid | Net Debit | Return If Flat |
Annualized Return If Flat |
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| Feb 20 | 42.5 | 0.65 | 43.23 | -1.7% | -62.1% | |
| Mar 20 | 42.5 | 1.40 | 42.48 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Extended Business Description
Core Business and Products
UBS operates an integrated "One Bank" model, centered on its dominant global wealth franchise and supported by focused investment banking and asset management capabilities. In 2026, the bank achieved a 15% underlying return on CET1 capital. Their primary segments include:
- Global Wealth Management (GWM): The firm's flagship division, managing over $4.8 trillion in assets for the world’s wealthiest individuals. It focuses on personalized advice, structured products, and a "fast follower" crypto strategy that launched Bitcoin/Ethereum spot trading for private clients in 2026.
- Personal & Corporate Banking: The leading universal bank in Switzerland, serving one-third of Swiss households and over 140,000 corporate clients. This segment completed its Credit Suisse account migration in Q1 2026.
- Asset Management: A global gatherer of assets offering diversified solutions in equities, fixed income, and alternatives. It is a pioneer in "Tokenized Funds" through the UBS Tokenize platform.
- Investment Bank: A capital-efficient unit focused on advisory, capital markets, and global markets (Equities/FX). It serves as a product engine for GWM while maintaining a top-tier presence in M&A.
Competitive Landscape
UBS competes with a small group of global bulge-bracket firms and specialized wealth managers. In the U.S. wealth market, its primary rivals are Morgan Stanley and Bank of America (Merrill). In global investment banking, it contends with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. For domestic Swiss and European banking, it faces competition from Deutsche Bank and various regional players. Following the Credit Suisse merger, UBS stands alone as the only Swiss-based global systemically important bank (G-SIB), providing a unique competitive moat in European private banking.
Strategic Outlook and Innovation
The 2026 strategic roadmap for UBS is defined by "The Last Mile of Integration." With 85% of client migrations complete, CEO Sergio Ermotti is focusing on capturing the remaining $2.8 billion of the $13.5 billion total cost-synergy target by year-end. Innovation is led by Generative AI for Wealth; the bank’s "Prism" platform provides advisors with real-time portfolio optimization and predictive tax-planning tools. A major 2026 initiative is the $3 billion share repurchase program, reflecting a fortified CET1 capital ratio of 14.4%. Despite regulatory discussions in Switzerland regarding higher capital buffers, UBS maintains a robust 2.5% dividend yield. The long-term vision, known as "Ambition 2028," targets an 18% return on equity and $5.5 trillion in wealth assets, cementing UBS as the indispensable operating system for the global affluent.
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