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: First In Importance
CTQ31A2MINR • 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 in investment management. Tracks changes in willingness to take on financial risk.
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
Indicates shifts in institutional risk management strategies for separately managed accounts. Reflects broader economic sentiment.
Methodology
Survey of financial institutions about their risk tolerance levels.
Historical Context
Used by economists to gauge financial sector risk perception.
Key Facts
- Tracks institutional risk appetite
- Reflects economic uncertainty levels
- Important for understanding financial sector health
FAQs
Q: What determines an institution's risk tolerance?
A: Economic conditions, regulatory environment, and internal risk management strategies influence risk appetite.
Q: Why do institutions change risk tolerance?
A: Economic uncertainty, market volatility, and regulatory changes can impact risk perception.
Q: How frequently is risk tolerance measured?
A: Typically surveyed quarterly to capture evolving market conditions.
Q: What does reduced risk willingness mean?
A: Institutions become more conservative in investment and lending practices.
Q: How do economic cycles affect risk tolerance?
A: During economic uncertainty, institutions typically become more risk-averse.
Related Trends
40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| A. Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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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 | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: First In Importance
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61) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Funding of Equities (Including Through Stock Loan) by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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55) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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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: Remained Basically Unchanged
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| E. Insurance Companies. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Risk Survey (CTQ31A2MINR), retrieved from FRED.