Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Dominican Republic

DDDM09DOA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

-87.46%

Date Range

1/1/2002 - 1/1/2020

Summary

This trend measures the ratio of gross portfolio equity assets to GDP for the Dominican Republic, providing insight into the country's international investment position and capital flows.

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

Gross portfolio equity assets represent a country's holdings of equity securities issued by non-residents. Tracking this ratio to GDP is useful for analyzing a nation's international investment profile and financial integration.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank based on balance of payments and international investment position statistics.

Historical Context

This metric is relevant for economists and policymakers assessing the Dominican Republic's external financial linkages and exposure to global market conditions.

Key Facts

  • The ratio reached a high of 20.2% in 2007.
  • The ratio declined during the global financial crisis, reaching 15.3% in 2009.
  • As of 2020, the ratio stood at 16.9%.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the ratio of the Dominican Republic's gross portfolio equity assets to its GDP, providing insight into the country's international investment position and capital flows.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric is relevant for economists and policymakers assessing the Dominican Republic's external financial linkages and exposure to global market conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank based on balance of payments and international investment position statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to analyze the Dominican Republic's international investment profile and financial integration.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data may be subject to update delays and potential limitations in data collection or reporting by the World Bank.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Dominican Republic (DDDM09DOA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.