Corporate And Foreign Bonds Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles
This dataset tracks corporate and foreign bonds held by the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentiles over time.
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
7/1/1989 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of corporate and foreign bonds held by the wealthiest 1% of U.S. households, excluding the top 0.1%. It provides insights into asset ownership and wealth concentration among high-net-worth individuals.
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 'Corporate And Foreign Bonds Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles' series tracks the value of these fixed-income assets owned by households in the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentiles in the United States. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze wealth distribution and the investment behaviors of the affluent.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for understanding the asset allocation and investment patterns of high-net-worth individuals, which can inform economic and financial policies.
Key Facts
- The top 1% of U.S. households (excluding the top 0.1%) own over $6 trillion in corporate and foreign bonds.
- Bond holdings make up a significant portion of the investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals.
- Trends in this data can indicate changes in the investment preferences of the affluent.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of corporate and foreign bonds held by U.S. households in the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentiles, providing insights into the asset ownership and investment patterns of the affluent.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend is relevant for understanding wealth distribution, investment behaviors, and the role of fixed-income assets in the portfolios of high-net-worth individuals, which can inform economic and financial policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in this data can provide insights into the investment preferences and wealth concentration of the affluent, which can inform policies related to taxation, financial regulation, and wealth distribution.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Survey of Consumer Finances is conducted every three years, so there may be delays in the availability of the most recent data.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate And Foreign Bonds Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles (WFRBL99T999204), retrieved from FRED.