21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed Over the Past Three Months?| C. Pension Plans. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably

CTQ21CDCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in financial leverage for pension plans across financial institutions. Provides critical insights into institutional investment risk management.

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

Measures institutional perception of pension plan financial leverage modifications. Indicates potential shifts in investment strategies.

Methodology

Surveyed from financial institutions reporting quarterly leverage changes.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and financial regulators to monitor institutional risk.

Key Facts

  • Reflects institutional investment risk perception
  • Quarterly survey of financial leverage trends
  • Indicates potential shifts in pension investment strategies

FAQs

Q: What does financial leverage mean?

A: Use of borrowed capital to potentially increase investment returns. Represents financial risk and investment strategy.

Q: Why track pension plan leverage?

A: Helps understand institutional investment risk management and potential economic shifts.

Q: How is leverage change measured?

A: Institutions report quarterly changes in financial leverage across different client types.

Q: What impacts pension plan leverage?

A: Market conditions, interest rates, regulatory changes, and investment performance influence leverage decisions.

Q: How frequently is this data collected?

A: Quarterly survey provides current insights into institutional financial strategies.

Related News

Related Trends

56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds 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: Tightened Considerably

ALLQ56B4TCNR

56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

SFQ56A2TCNR

44) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Equity Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat

OTCDQ44BISNR

39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| C. Trading REITs. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

CTQ39CDSNR

62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

ALLQ62A4ESNR

62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably

SFQ62B1ECNR

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial Leverage Survey (CTQ21CDCNR), retrieved from FRED.
21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed Over the Past Three Months?| C. Pension Plans. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably | US Economic Trends