Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
244,031.00
Year-over-Year Change
2.45%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for wholesale trade corporations in the United States. It provides critical insight into the long-term capital investment and asset aging of wholesale businesses.
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 metric represents the cumulative reduction in value of wholesale trade assets over time, reflecting how companies account for the wear and tear of their capital investments. Economists use this data to assess business investment strategies, capital expenditure trends, and overall sector health.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by wholesale trade corporations, aggregating their total accumulated depreciation and asset value reductions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and investors to understand capital investment cycles, business reinvestment strategies, and potential economic productivity in the wholesale trade sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction for wholesale trade corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Helps economists assess sector-wide business asset management
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of a company's assets over time. It represents how much of an asset's original value has been used up through wear, aging, or obsolescence.
Q: Why is this metric important for investors?
A: Investors use this data to understand a company's capital investment health and potential future reinvestment needs. It helps assess the age and condition of a company's assets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing regular snapshots of wholesale trade corporate asset valuations.
Q: Can this metric predict economic trends?
A: While not a direct predictive tool, changes in accumulated depreciation can signal shifts in business investment, potential economic expansion or contraction, and sector-specific economic health.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The metric only covers wholesale trade corporations and does not represent the entire economy. It provides a sector-specific view of asset depreciation and investment strategies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218WHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025