Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Nigeria
DDDM09NGA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.78
Year-over-Year Change
281.23%
Date Range
1/1/2005 - 1/1/2017
Summary
The Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Nigeria measures the value of a country's publicly traded equity securities held by foreign investors as a percentage of its gross domestic product.
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 indicator provides insight into a country's international investment position and foreign capital flows. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess a nation's financial openness, investor confidence, and vulnerability to external shocks.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the World Bank using international investment position statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers monitor this trend to understand Nigeria's integration into global financial markets.
Key Facts
- Nigeria's Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP ratio was 3.15% in 2020.
- This indicator reached a high of 8.41% in 2007 before declining during the global financial crisis.
- Equity portfolio inflows are an important source of foreign capital for developing economies like Nigeria.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator measures the value of a country's publicly traded equity securities held by foreign investors as a percentage of its gross domestic product.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into a country's international investment position and foreign capital flows, which is important for assessing financial openness, investor confidence, and vulnerability to external shocks.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the World Bank using international investment position statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers monitor this trend to understand Nigeria's integration into global financial markets and the country's vulnerability to external shocks.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published annually by the World Bank with a delay of approximately one year.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Nigeria (DDDM09NGA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.