Balance of Payments: Portfolio Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for G7

G7B6FAPI02CXCUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-39,127,250,000.00

Year-over-Year Change

-75.81%

Date Range

1/1/1999 - 10/1/2024

Summary

The Balance of Payments: Portfolio Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for G7 measures the net acquisition of foreign assets by G7 countries. This indicator provides insights into international capital flows and is closely monitored by economists and policymakers.

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 economic series tracks the net change in portfolio investment assets, such as stocks and bonds, held by G7 nations. It represents the net cross-border investment flows driven by financial portfolio diversification and reallocation decisions of investors across the major advanced economies.

Methodology

The data is collected by national statistical agencies and compiled by the International Monetary Fund.

Historical Context

This portfolio investment trend is used to analyze global financial integration, capital market dynamics, and the international transmission of economic shocks.

Key Facts

  • The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • Portfolio investment is one of the three main components of the financial account in a country's balance of payments.
  • Positive values indicate net acquisition of foreign portfolio assets by G7 countries.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This indicator tracks the net acquisition of foreign portfolio investment assets, such as stocks and bonds, by the G7 countries.

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

A: This metric provides insights into international capital flows and financial integration, which are important for understanding global economic dynamics and the transmission of shocks.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected by national statistical agencies and compiled by the International Monetary Fund.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and economists use this indicator to analyze global financial conditions, cross-border investment patterns, and the international transmission of economic shocks.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to the reporting schedules and methodologies of the contributing national statistical agencies.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance of Payments: Portfolio Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for G7 (G7B6FAPI02CXCUQ), retrieved from FRED.