Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Austria
DDDM09ATA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
42.68
Year-over-Year Change
236.14%
Date Range
1/1/2005 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Austria measures the ratio of a country's total portfolio equity assets to its gross domestic product. This metric provides insight into a nation's international investment position and financial integration.
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
The Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP ratio represents the value of a country's portfolio of foreign equity holdings as a percentage of its GDP. This indicator helps economists assess a nation's degree of financial globalization and exposure to international equity markets.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank based on national account and balance of payments statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this trend to evaluate Austria's financial openness and vulnerability to global equity market fluctuations.
Key Facts
- Austria's Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP ratio was 0.401 in 2021.
- This ratio has increased significantly since the early 2000s, reflecting Austria's growing financial integration.
- Equity assets abroad are an important component of Austria's international investment position.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Austria measures the value of the country's foreign equity holdings as a percentage of its gross domestic product.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into Austria's level of financial globalization and exposure to international equity markets, which is useful for policymakers and economists analyzing the nation's financial stability and integration.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank based on national account and balance of payments statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this trend to evaluate Austria's financial openness and vulnerability to global equity market fluctuations, which can inform macroeconomic and financial stability policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published annually by the World Bank, so there may be a delay of up to a year in the most recent observations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Austria (DDDM09ATA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.