60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
SFQ60B1ECNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in equity funding terms for most favored financial clients. Provides insight into credit market conditions and institutional 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 metric measures how funding availability and terms have evolved for top-tier clients in equity markets. It reflects broader credit market sentiment.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from financial institutions tracking lending conditions.
Historical Context
Used by investors and policymakers to assess credit market flexibility and risk appetite.
Key Facts
- Indicates credit market flexibility
- Reflects institutional lending trends
- Signals potential market sentiment shifts
FAQs
Q: What does this series measure?
A: It tracks changes in equity funding terms for top-tier financial clients over three months.
Q: Why are funding terms important?
A: They indicate credit market health and potential investment opportunities.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated quarterly based on financial institution surveys.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Investors, financial analysts, and policymakers monitor these trends.
Q: What does 'Eased Considerably' mean?
A: Indicates significantly more favorable lending conditions for top clients.
Related Trends
40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| F. Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
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74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer Abs (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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22) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Changed Over the Past Three Months?| 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?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 4. Lower Internal Treasury Charges for Funding. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Terms of Equity Funding (SFQ60B1ECNR), retrieved from FRED.