31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance

CTQ31A2MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Measures institutional risk appetite in investment management. Tracks changes in willingness to take on financial risk.

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

Indicates shifts in institutional risk management strategies for separately managed accounts. Reflects broader economic sentiment.

Methodology

Survey of financial institutions about their risk tolerance levels.

Historical Context

Used by economists to gauge financial sector risk perception.

Key Facts

  • Tracks institutional risk appetite
  • Reflects economic uncertainty levels
  • Important for understanding financial sector health

FAQs

Q: What determines an institution's risk tolerance?

A: Economic conditions, regulatory environment, and internal risk management strategies influence risk appetite.

Q: Why do institutions change risk tolerance?

A: Economic uncertainty, market volatility, and regulatory changes can impact risk perception.

Q: How frequently is risk tolerance measured?

A: Typically surveyed quarterly to capture evolving market conditions.

Q: What does reduced risk willingness mean?

A: Institutions become more conservative in investment and lending practices.

Q: How do economic cycles affect risk tolerance?

A: During economic uncertainty, institutions typically become more risk-averse.

Related Trends

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: First in Importance

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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Cmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat

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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?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 6. Worsening in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important

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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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

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46) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Credit Derivatives Referencing Securitized Products (Such as Specific ABS or MBS Tranches and Associated Indexes) Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably

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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs 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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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Risk Survey (CTQ31A2MINR), retrieved from FRED.