60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
SFQ60A4TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures changes in equity funding terms for average clients. Provides critical insights into stock market financing conditions and lending dynamics.
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 tracks how collateral spreads and financing rates for equities have changed for typical market participants.
Methodology
Surveys financial institutions about equity funding term modifications quarterly.
Historical Context
Used by investors and market analysts to understand equity market financing trends.
Key Facts
- Focuses on average client equity funding terms
- Indicates significant tightening of conditions
- Reflects quarterly market financing changes
FAQs
Q: What does 'tightened considerably' mean?
A: Indicates more restrictive or challenging equity funding conditions for average clients.
Q: Why are equity funding terms important?
A: They reflect market liquidity and potential investment constraints for typical investors.
Q: How often is this data collected?
A: The series provides quarterly updates on equity funding term changes.
Q: Who monitors these funding terms?
A: Financial analysts, investors, and market researchers track these indicators.
Q: What impacts equity funding terms?
A: Market conditions, risk assessments, and overall economic environment influence these terms.
Related Trends
12) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Trading Reits Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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76) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Term Funding with a Maturity Greater Than 30 Days of Consumer Abs by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed over the Past Three Months?| D. Endowments. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 7. Less-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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36) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Nonfinancial Corporations Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Funding Terms (SFQ60A4TCNR), retrieved from FRED.