Frequently Asked Questions

Investor FAQs

I am a former Goldman Sachs employee, how do I obtain information regarding my Goldman Sachs award stock?

You should speak to Goldman Sachs Equity Compensation to discuss any questions you may have. They can be reached at 1-212-357-1444.

Can I participate in an IPO (initial public offering) that is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs?

You should speak with your personal stockbroker about purchasing any stock in an IPO. You cannot purchase any securities (in an IPO or otherwise) from Goldman Sachs unless you already have an account with us. However, as our clients are primarily corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals, we do not offer retail brokerage accounts.

How do I get information on a stock that Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is underwriting?

Call our Prospectus Department at + 1 866 471 2526 or + 1 212 902 1171. For legal reasons, we may not be able to send prospectuses to persons outside the United States. You can review prospectuses filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) online from the EDGAR archives.

When did Goldman Sachs become a public company?

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 4, 1999.

What exchange does Goldman Sachs trade on and what is its ticker symbol?

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GS.

Do you have a dividend reinvestment program or other direct means of purchasing your stock?

We do not offer a dividend reinvestment program or a direct stock purchase program.

When does your fiscal year end?

Our fiscal year ends on December 31.

Who is the transfer agent for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. common stock?

The transfer agent is Computershare

What do I do if I lose a share certificate?

The transfer agent is Computershare

Creditor FAQs

What is the dividend policy on Goldman Sachs preferred stock?

Refer to our Preferred Stock descriptions for dividend information.

What are the ticker symbols for Goldman Sachs Non-Cumulative Perpetual preferred stock?

Series A Floating Rate: GS PrA
Series B Fixed Rate: GS PrB
Series C Floating Rate: GS PrC
Series D Floating Rate: GS PrD

What exchange does Goldman Sachs preferred stock trade on?

NYSE

Who is the calculation, depository and transfer agent for Goldman Sachs preferred stock?

The Bank of New York

What is a Goldman Sachs preferred stock depository share?

A depository share represents a 1/1000th interest in a preferred share and has a $25 par/liquidation value.

What is Goldman Sachs Capital I?

Goldman Sachs Capital I is a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust that was formed to issue Trust Preferred Securities. For specific details on the issuance, please see the Prospectus on the Preferred Stock page.

What is Goldman Sachs Capital II?

Goldman Sachs Capital II is a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust that was formed to issue Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal APEX. For specific details on the issuance, see the Prospectus on the Preferred Stock page.

What is Goldman Sachs Capital III?

Goldman Sachs Capital III is a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust that was formed to issue Floating Rate Normal APEX. For specific details on the issuance, see the Prospectus on the Preferred Stock page.

Who is the calculation agent, depository and transfer agent for Goldman Sachs Trust Preferred Securities?

The Bank of New York

What are the ticker symbols for Goldman Sachs APEX securities?

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal APEX: GS/PE
Floating Rate Normal APEX: GS/PF

What exchange does Goldman Sachs Normal APEX trade on?

The NYSE

Who is the registrar, paying agent, and transfer agent for Goldman Sachs Normal APEX?

U.S. Bank National Association