19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 7. More-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
ALLQ19B73MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks institutional competitive dynamics in financial markets. Measures the third most important reason for easing terms in mutual funds, ETFs, and investment vehicles.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This indicator reveals competitive pressures among financial institutions. It provides insight into market dynamics and institutional strategy shifts.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial market participants.
Historical Context
Used to understand competitive landscape in investment management and financial services.
Key Facts
- Reflects third-ranked competitive pressure
- Surveys multiple financial institution types
- Indicates market adaptation strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks competitive reasons for easing financial product terms across institutions. Provides insight into market dynamics.
Q: Why are competitive pressures important?
A: They drive innovation and potentially lower costs for investors. Indicate market responsiveness.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically collected quarterly through institutional surveys.
Q: What institutions are included?
A: Mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and financial endowments are surveyed.
Q: How reliable is this indicator?
A: Represents third-most important factor, providing nuanced market perspective.
Related Trends
25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 1. Deterioration in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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44) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Equity Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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10) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Hedge Funds Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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78) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| B. High-Yield Corporate Bonds. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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42) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC FX Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Competition Dynamics (ALLQ19B73MINR), retrieved from FRED.