Domestic Finance Companies, Total Liabilities and Equity Capital, Flow
Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate
STFTFXDFBANQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-4,777.11
Year-over-Year Change
-91.72%
Date Range
4/1/1984 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator measures U.S. financial institutions' net purchases and sales of long-term foreign securities in millions of dollars on a quarterly basis. It provides insights into international investment flows and portfolio diversification.
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 Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate trend tracks the net transactions of U.S. financial institutions in long-term foreign securities, including stocks, bonds, and other instruments. This data is a key indicator of cross-border investment activities and capital flows, which economists and policymakers analyze to understand international financial integration and potential financial stability risks.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury based on surveys of U.S. financial institutions.
Historical Context
Economists and market analysts use this trend to monitor foreign portfolio investment patterns and assess the state of global capital markets.
Key Facts
- The data is reported on a quarterly basis.
- Long-term securities include stocks, bonds, and other instruments.
- Positive values indicate net purchases of foreign securities.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the net purchases and sales of long-term foreign securities by U.S. financial institutions in millions of dollars on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insights into international investment flows and portfolio diversification, which are important for understanding global financial integration and potential financial stability risks.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury based on surveys of U.S. financial institutions.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and market analysts use this trend to monitor foreign portfolio investment patterns and assess the state of global capital markets, which is relevant for policymakers and financial regulators.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported on a quarterly basis, so there may be a delay in the most recent observations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate (STFTFXDFBANQ), retrieved from FRED.