Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP for Jamaica

DDDM08JMA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

32.79

Year-over-Year Change

859.01%

Date Range

1/1/2009 - 1/1/2020

Summary

The Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP for Jamaica measures the value of a country's portfolio equity liabilities as a percentage of its gross domestic product. This metric is important for analyzing a nation's international investment position and financial integration.

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 Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP ratio represents the size of a country's outstanding portfolio equity liabilities, such as stocks and investment fund shares, relative to its overall economic output. This indicator provides insight into a nation's integration with global capital markets and exposure to international portfolio investment flows.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using national account and balance of payments statistics.

Historical Context

Economists and policymakers monitor this trend to gauge a country's financial openness and vulnerability to external shocks.

Key Facts

  • Jamaica's Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP ratio was 25.6% in 2020.
  • This metric has trended upward over the past decade, reflecting Jamaica's growing financial integration.
  • High portfolio equity liabilities can increase a country's vulnerability to global financial shocks.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP ratio measures the value of a country's outstanding portfolio equity liabilities, such as stocks and investment fund shares, as a percentage of its gross domestic product.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insight into a country's level of financial integration and exposure to international portfolio investment flows, which is important for analyzing its vulnerability to external shocks.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using national account and balance of payments statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and policymakers monitor this trend to gauge a country's financial openness and assess its integration with global capital markets.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published annually by the World Bank, so there may be a delay of up to two years in the most recent observations.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Equity Liabilities to GDP for Jamaica (DDDM08JMA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.