Financial derivatives other than reserves, net transactions
IEAFD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
19,343.00
Year-over-Year Change
216.99%
Date Range
1/1/2006 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The 'Financial derivatives other than reserves, net transactions' trend measures the net value of financial derivatives transactions in the U.S. economy, excluding those used for reserve management. This metric is important for economists and policymakers to understand global financial flows and market-based 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
This series tracks the net value of transactions in financial derivatives contracts, such as options, futures, and swaps, that are not held as reserve assets. It provides insight into the scale and direction of speculative and hedging activities in the broader financial system.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on surveys of financial institutions.
Historical Context
Financial derivatives data is used to monitor systemic risks and inform macroeconomic and financial market policies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. net financial derivatives position was $1.14 trillion in Q4 2022.
- Derivatives have grown to over 10 times the size of the underlying economy.
- Derivatives are used for both hedging and speculative trading.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the net value of transactions in financial derivatives contracts, excluding those held as reserve assets, providing insight into speculative and hedging activities in the broader financial system.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Derivatives data is important for monitoring systemic risks and informing macroeconomic and financial market policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on surveys of financial institutions.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Financial derivatives data is used by policymakers and economists to monitor global financial flows and market-based risks.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly with a delay, and may not capture all derivatives activities in the economy.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial derivatives other than reserves, net transactions (IEAFD), retrieved from FRED.