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: 2nd Most Important
CTQ19B72MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Captures the second most important reason for easing terms in financial institutions. Provides insight into competitive market dynamics.
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 tracks institutional responses to market competition. It reveals strategic adjustments in financial product offerings.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly surveys of financial market participants.
Historical Context
Used to understand competitive strategies in investment management.
Key Facts
- Second-ranked competitive pressure indicator
- Covers multiple financial institution types
- Reflects market adaptation strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator reveal?
A: It tracks the second most important competitive reason for easing financial product terms. Provides market insights.
Q: Why are these competitive pressures significant?
A: They demonstrate market responsiveness and potential cost reductions for investors.
Q: How frequently is this data collected?
A: Typically gathered through quarterly institutional surveys.
Q: What types of institutions are surveyed?
A: Includes mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and financial endowments.
Q: How should investors interpret this data?
A: As a signal of competitive dynamics and potential market opportunities.
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 | 3. Adoption of More-Stringent Market Conventions (That is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, Isda Protocols). | Answer Type: First in Importance
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), 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
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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| E. Credit Referencing Securitized Products Including MBS and ABS. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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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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2) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Amount of Resources and Attention Your Firm Devotes to Management of Concentrated Credit Exposure to Central Counterparties and Other Financial Utilities Changed?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 5. Diminished Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Competition Dynamics (CTQ19B72MINR), retrieved from FRED.