Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, Federal Agency Debt Securities: Wednesday Level
WSDFDSL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the volume of federal agency debt securities lent overnight to dealers by financial institutions. It provides insight into short-term liquidity and lending dynamics in the securities market.
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 series represents a key metric of inter-dealer securities lending activity for federal agency debt instruments. Economists use this data to understand short-term credit market conditions and potential stress in financial intermediation.
Methodology
Data is collected weekly on Wednesdays, measuring the total value of federal agency debt securities temporarily transferred between financial institutions and dealers.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and market analysts assess the depth of short-term securities lending and potential liquidity constraints in the financial system.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly lending of federal agency debt securities
- Provides snapshot of short-term securities market dynamics
- Tracked consistently on Wednesday levels
FAQs
Q: What are federal agency debt securities?
A: These are debt instruments issued by government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They are not direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury but are considered relatively low-risk.
Q: Why do dealers borrow these securities?
A: Dealers often borrow securities to facilitate trading, cover short positions, or meet specific market-making and hedging requirements.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported weekly, specifically on Wednesdays, providing a consistent snapshot of securities lending activity.
Q: What does high lending volume indicate?
A: High lending volume can suggest active market trading, increased liquidity, or potential short-term funding needs in the securities market.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data only captures a specific moment (Wednesday) and does not show continuous market dynamics or complete lending activities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, Federal Agency Debt Securities: Wednesday Level [WSDFDSL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025