31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
CTQ31A23MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures institutional risk appetite and willingness to engage in financial transactions. Provides critical insights into financial sector risk management 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
Tracks institutional risk tolerance levels in investment and financial markets. Indicates changes in risk perception and management approaches.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions about risk tolerance.
Historical Context
Used by economists to assess financial sector risk sentiment and potential market constraints.
Key Facts
- Reflects institutional risk management decisions
- Indicates financial sector risk appetite
- Provides insights into market constraints
FAQs
Q: What determines an institution's risk tolerance?
A: Factors include economic conditions, regulatory environment, and internal risk management policies.
Q: How do institutions measure risk tolerance?
A: Through comprehensive risk assessment models, stress testing, and financial performance analysis.
Q: Why does risk tolerance change?
A: Economic uncertainty, market volatility, and regulatory changes can significantly impact risk perception.
Q: How frequently is risk tolerance assessed?
A: Most institutions conduct regular quarterly or annual risk tolerance evaluations.
Q: What are the implications of reduced risk tolerance?
A: Can lead to more conservative investment strategies and potentially reduced market liquidity.
Related Trends
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 | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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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: Decreased Considerably
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32) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Investment Advisers to Negotiate More-Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms on Behalf of Separately Managed Accounts Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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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 | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First In Importance
CTQ19B1MINR
52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 3. Adoption of More-Stringent Market Conventions (That is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, Isda Protocols). | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Risk Survey (CTQ31A23MINR), retrieved from FRED.