Assets: Securities Held Outright: Federal Agency Debt Securities: All: Wednesday Level

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

Latest Value

2,347.00

Year-over-Year Change

0.00%

Date Range

6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025

Summary

Federal agency debt securities represent a critical component of government financial holdings. These securities reflect the Federal Reserve's strategic asset management and monetary policy implementation.

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

These securities are debt instruments issued by government-sponsored enterprises and federal agencies. They play a key role in federal financial management and monetary operations.

Methodology

Data collected weekly through Federal Reserve balance sheet reporting and tracking systems.

Historical Context

Used in assessing government financial strategy and monetary policy asset composition.

Key Facts

  • Represents government-sponsored enterprise debt holdings
  • Tracked weekly by Federal Reserve
  • Indicates financial market liquidity conditions

FAQs

Q: What are federal agency debt securities?

A: Debt instruments issued by government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They are not direct Treasury obligations.

Q: Why do these securities matter?

A: They provide insight into government financial strategy and monetary policy implementation. They reflect broader economic management approaches.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The data is updated weekly on Wednesday, providing current snapshot of Federal Reserve holdings.

Q: Who tracks these securities?

A: The Federal Reserve monitors and reports these securities as part of its comprehensive financial asset management.

Q: Are these securities risk-free?

A: While government-backed, they carry some market and interest rate risks. Not completely risk-free investment instruments.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: Federal Agency Debt Securities: All: Wednesday Level (FEDDT), retrieved from FRED.
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