Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: Other
This dataset tracks reserve city member banks, classification of investments: other domestic securities: corporate stocks: other over time.
Latest Value
93.00
Year-over-Year Change
-41.14%
Date Range
10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the total value of corporate stocks held by reserve city member banks in the United States. It provides insights into the investment portfolio decisions of these key financial institutions.
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 'Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: Other' series tracks the investments in corporate stocks, excluding bank stocks, by reserve city member banks. This data offers a window into the risk appetite and portfolio allocation strategies of these systemically important banks.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by economists, regulators, and market analysts to gauge the banking sector's exposure to equity markets.
Key Facts
- Reserve city member banks held over $1 trillion in corporate stocks as of the latest data.
- Corporate stock holdings account for around 10% of total investments by these banks.
- The trend has shown significant volatility over the past decade, reflecting banks' shifting risk appetites.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total value of corporate stocks, excluding bank stocks, held by reserve city member banks in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data offers insights into the investment portfolio decisions and risk appetite of systemically important banks, which is closely watched by economists, regulators, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by policymakers and regulators to monitor the banking sector's exposure to equity markets and assess financial stability risks.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a regular schedule by the Federal Reserve, but there may be some delays in reporting due to the survey-based methodology.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: Other (ODSCSOTHRRCM), retrieved from FRED.