19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: First in Importance
ALLQ19B6MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks primary market liquidity factors affecting financial institutions. Provides insights into market functioning and institutional investment conditions.
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
Measures the most important reasons for market liquidity improvements across mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and endowments.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial market participants.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and investors to assess market health and investment conditions.
Key Facts
- Reflects primary market liquidity improvements
- Covers multiple financial institution types
- Provides quarterly market functioning insights
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the most important reasons for market liquidity improvements across financial institutions.
Q: Why is market liquidity important?
A: Liquidity indicates market health and ease of trading financial assets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated on a quarterly basis through financial market surveys.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this to assess market conditions.
Q: What institutions are included in this survey?
A: Mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and endowments are surveyed.
Related Trends
36) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Nonfinancial Corporations Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 3. Adoption of Less-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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44) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Equity Derivatives Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 4. Lower Internal Treasury Charges for Funding. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Conditions (ALLQ19B6MINR), retrieved from FRED.