Swiss National shares ( SNB ) - traded shares of $ 5.7bn ( $ 2000 ) , as valuation gains bolstered its gold holdings , and low interest rates caused significant gains on interest - bearing paper and instruments in its foreign exchange positions .
Swiss National Bank (SNB) - 1Q16 profit of SFR 5.7bn ($5.88bn), as valuation gains bolstered its gold holdings, and low interest rates saw price gains on interest-bearing paper and instruments in its foreign currency positions.