Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Securities Lent to Dealers: Week Average
WSDEAL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
32.62
Year-over-Year Change
3.26%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The 'Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Week Average' tracks the volume of securities temporarily transferred from owners to dealers for trading purposes. This metric provides insight into short-term securities market liquidity and dealer market 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 trend represents the average weekly volume of securities lent to financial dealers, which indicates market participants' willingness to engage in short-term lending and trading activities. Economists use this data to assess market flexibility, potential financial system stress, and overall securities market health.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through reporting from financial institutions, aggregating weekly securities lending transactions and calculating a mean value.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers and market analysts to understand short-term financial market conditions and potential systemic risks.
Key Facts
- Measures average weekly securities lending volume
- Indicates market participants' trading and lending behaviors
- Provides insights into short-term financial market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does securities lending indicate about market health?
A: Securities lending suggests market liquidity and participants' confidence in short-term trading activities. Higher lending volumes typically indicate more active and flexible financial markets.
Q: Who typically lends securities?
A: Institutional investors like pension funds, mutual funds, and insurance companies often lend securities to generate additional income from their investment portfolios.
Q: How are securities lending transactions tracked?
A: The Federal Reserve collects data from financial institutions, aggregating weekly lending volumes and calculating average transaction values.
Q: Why do dealers borrow securities?
A: Dealers borrow securities to facilitate trading, cover short positions, and manage market-making activities that require temporary possession of specific securities.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The WSDEAL series is typically updated weekly, providing near-real-time insights into securities lending market dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Securities Lent to Dealers: Week Average [WSDEAL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025