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: Remained Basically Unchanged
CTQ21CRBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20.00
Year-over-Year Change
-4.76%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks financial leverage changes for pension plans across institutional transactions. Provides insight into institutional investment strategies and 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
This metric evaluates how pension plans adjust their financial leverage over quarterly periods. It reflects institutional investment behavior and risk appetite.
Methodology
Surveyed financial institutions report changes in client leverage quarterly.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and financial analysts to assess institutional investment trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly survey of financial leverage
- Focuses on pension plan investment strategies
- Indicates institutional risk assessment
FAQs
Q: What does this financial leverage metric indicate?
A: It shows how pension plans adjust their borrowing and investment strategies over three-month periods.
Q: Why are pension plan leverage changes important?
A: They reflect institutional investment risk tolerance and market confidence.
Q: How often is this data collected?
A: The survey is conducted quarterly by financial institutions.
Q: Who uses this financial leverage data?
A: Regulators, financial analysts, and institutional investors use this information.
Q: What does 'Remained Basically Unchanged' mean?
A: Pension plans maintained similar leverage levels with minimal strategic shifts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Pension Plan Financial Leverage (CTQ21CRBUNR), retrieved from FRED.