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?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 7. Less-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: First In Importance

CTQ19A7MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks institutional competitive dynamics in financial markets. Measures changes in pricing and non-price terms for 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 insights into market dynamics and institutional investment strategies.

Methodology

Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions and market participants.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to understand financial market competitive landscape.

Key Facts

  • Quarterly survey-based metric
  • Reflects institutional pricing strategies
  • Indicates market competitive intensity

FAQs

Q: What does this series measure?

A: Tracks competitive dynamics among financial institutions. Reveals changes in pricing and non-price terms.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Collected quarterly through institutional surveys. Provides current market insights.

Q: Why are these competitive trends important?

A: Indicates market health and investment climate. Helps understand institutional investment strategies.

Q: Who uses this economic indicator?

A: Investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this to understand market conditions.

Q: What limitations exist in this data?

A: Survey-based, reflects respondent perceptions. May not capture entire market complexity.

Related Trends

31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

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50) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| C. Equity. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

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13) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Trading REITs Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 11 and 12), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance

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22) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer ABS (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Competition Trends (CTQ19A7MINR), retrieved from FRED.