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?| D. Endowments. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
CTQ21DRBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in financial leverage usage by endowments over three months. Provides critical insight into institutional 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 metric evaluates how endowments adjust their financial leverage and borrowing approaches. Reflects institutional investment risk management.
Methodology
Collected through survey of financial institutions tracking institutional leverage.
Historical Context
Used by researchers and investment professionals to understand endowment strategies.
Key Facts
- Reflects endowment investment risk approaches
- Indicates institutional financial strategies
- Important for understanding nonprofit investment trends
FAQs
Q: What does financial leverage mean for endowments?
A: It represents borrowing to increase potential investment returns. Reflects risk management and investment strategy.
Q: Why track endowment leverage changes?
A: Provides insights into institutional investment approaches and risk tolerance. Helps understand broader market trends.
Q: How often are leverage changes measured?
A: Typically surveyed quarterly to capture evolving investment strategies. Provides timely market snapshot.
Q: Who uses this data?
A: Investment researchers, financial analysts, and institutional investors track these metrics.
Q: What does 'Remained Basically Unchanged' indicate?
A: Suggests stable investment strategies during the survey period. Implies consistent risk management approaches.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Endowment Leverage Changes (CTQ21DRBUNR), retrieved from FRED.