Equity In Noncorporate Business Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles
This dataset tracks equity in noncorporate business held by the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentiles over time.
Latest Value
3833278.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.32%
Date Range
7/1/1989 - 7/1/2024
Summary
Measures equity ownership in noncorporate businesses by the top 0.1% of wealth holders. Offers crucial insights into business ownership concentration.
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
Tracks the equity share of noncorporate businesses held by the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentile. Reveals high-net-worth individual business investments.
Methodology
Derived from Federal Reserve wealth distribution survey data.
Historical Context
Used to analyze business ownership patterns among ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Key Facts
- Highlights top 0.1% business investment patterns
- Reveals noncorporate business ownership trends
- Important for understanding entrepreneurial wealth
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator track?
A: Measures the equity share in noncorporate businesses owned by the top 0.1% of wealth holders. Shows business investment concentration.
Q: Why is this data significant?
A: Provides insights into business ownership patterns and wealth concentration among ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Q: How frequently is this data collected?
A: Updated periodically through the Survey of Consumer Finances, typically every three years.
Q: What can this data tell us about entrepreneurship?
A: Reveals investment patterns and business ownership trends among the wealthiest economic participants.
Q: How does this relate to economic opportunity?
A: Helps understand business ownership barriers and concentration of economic resources among top wealth percentiles.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity In Noncorporate Business Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles (WFRBL99T999209), retrieved from FRED.