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

72) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Term Funding with a Maturity Greater Than 30 Days of CMBS by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably

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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which CMBS Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | 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?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

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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?| E. Non-Agency Rmbs. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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18) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

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46) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Credit Derivatives Referencing Securitized Products (Such as Specific Abs or Mbs Tranches and Associated Indexes) Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Competition Dynamics (CTQ19B72MINR), retrieved from FRED.