Miscellaneous Assets Held by the 90th to 99th Wealth Percentiles
WFRBLN09045 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
381,021.00
Year-over-Year Change
18.36%
Date Range
7/1/1989 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total miscellaneous assets held by individuals in the 90th to 99th wealth percentiles in the United States. It provides insight into the investment and savings patterns of the affluent population.
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 Miscellaneous Assets Held by the 90th to 99th Wealth Percentiles data series tracks the total value of assets such as consumer durables, precious metals, and other financial instruments owned by households in the top decile of the U.S. wealth distribution. This metric is used by economists to analyze wealth inequality and the financial behavior of high-net-worth individuals.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, a comprehensive household finance survey conducted every three years.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for policymakers, market analysts, and researchers studying wealth distribution, consumer finance, and the economic behavior of high-income populations.
Key Facts
- The top 10% of U.S. households hold over 76% of total household wealth.
- Miscellaneous assets account for around 5% of total assets held by the 90th to 99th wealth percentiles.
- Asset ownership patterns vary significantly between high-wealth and low-wealth households.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total value of miscellaneous assets, such as consumer durables and precious metals, held by individuals in the 90th to 99th wealth percentiles in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the investment and savings patterns of high-net-worth individuals, which is useful for analyzing wealth inequality, consumer finance, and the economic behavior of affluent populations.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, a comprehensive household finance survey conducted every three years.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is relevant for policymakers, market analysts, and researchers studying wealth distribution, consumer finance, and the economic behavior of high-income populations.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated every three years with the release of the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, so there may be a delay in the most recent information.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Miscellaneous Assets Held by the 90th to 99th Wealth Percentiles (WFRBLN09045), retrieved from FRED.