Capital Accounts: Total Capital Accounts
CATOTCA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
39,242.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.22%
Date Range
2/17/1999 - 4/11/2018
Summary
Total Capital Accounts track the cumulative financial resources and investment flows within the U.S. economy. This metric provides critical insights into national investment patterns, capital formation, and long-term economic structural changes.
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 series represents the aggregate capital accounts across different economic sectors, capturing net investment, retained earnings, and capital transfers. Economists use this indicator to assess national savings, investment capacity, and potential economic growth trajectories.
Methodology
Data is compiled by aggregating capital account entries from various economic sectors, including government, corporate, and financial institutions, using standardized national accounting frameworks.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts utilize this trend to evaluate economic resilience, investment potential, and structural economic transformations.
Key Facts
- Represents comprehensive national capital investment metrics
- Includes both public and private sector capital movements
- Provides insights into long-term economic investment patterns
FAQs
Q: What does Total Capital Accounts measure?
A: Total Capital Accounts track cumulative financial resources and investment flows across different economic sectors in the United States.
Q: Why are Capital Accounts important?
A: They provide critical insights into national investment capacity, economic structural changes, and potential future growth trajectories.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Typically, the data is updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of national economic accounting.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze Capital Accounts to assess economic resilience, investment potential, and guide strategic economic development strategies.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: While comprehensive, the metric provides aggregate data and may not capture granular sector-specific investment nuances.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Capital Accounts: Total Capital Accounts [CATOTCA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025