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 Somewhat
CTQ21CDSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
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 insight into institutional risk management and investment strategies.
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 trend measures how pension plans adjust their financial leverage over quarterly periods. It reflects institutional investment behavior and risk assessment.
Methodology
Surveyed financial institutions report quarterly changes in client leverage levels.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and investors to understand institutional risk management trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly institutional leverage assessment
- Reflects pension plan investment strategies
- Important risk management indicator
FAQs
Q: What does this series measure?
A: It tracks changes in financial leverage for pension plans across financial institutions quarterly.
Q: Why are leverage changes important?
A: Leverage changes indicate investment risk and institutional financial strategies.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The series is updated quarterly based on institutional surveys.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Regulators, investors, and financial analysts use this to assess institutional risk.
Q: What does 'decreased somewhat' mean?
A: Indicates a modest reduction in financial leverage for pension plan investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Pension Plan Leverage Changes (CTQ21CDSNR), retrieved from FRED.