Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Capital Accounts: Preferred Stock
CAPAPREFSRCM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
111.00
Year-over-Year Change
-22.92%
Date Range
6/1/1933 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the preferred stock holdings of reserve city member banks in the United States. It is an important indicator of bank capital structure and financial stability.
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
The Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Capital Accounts: Preferred Stock series tracks the preferred stock component of capital accounts held by large, nationally-chartered banks. This metric provides insight into the funding sources and capitalization of major banking institutions.
Methodology
The data is collected through mandatory regulatory reporting by member banks to the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
Preferred stock levels are closely monitored by policymakers and analysts as a barometer of the financial health and resilience of the U.S. banking system.
Key Facts
- Preferred stock represents about 5-10% of total bank capital on average.
- Levels peaked in 2009 during the financial crisis but have since declined.
- Preferred stock is a hybrid security with features of both debt and equity.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the preferred stock holdings of large, nationally-chartered banks known as reserve city member banks.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Preferred stock levels provide insight into the capital structure and financial stability of the U.S. banking system, which is of key interest to policymakers, investors, and economic analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through mandatory regulatory reporting by member banks to the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Preferred stock levels are closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers as an indicator of bank capitalization and the overall health of the financial system.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released with a lag of several weeks and may be subject to revisions. It represents a narrow subset of the overall U.S. banking sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Capital Accounts: Preferred Stock (CAPAPREFSRCM), retrieved from FRED.