Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities
QFRTCASH2COMUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
224,142.00
Year-over-Year Change
46.40%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash and securities holdings of U.S. corporations in the computer and electronic products sector. It provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and investment strategies of a key technology-driven industry segment.
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 aggregate financial assets held by computer and electronic product companies, including cash reserves and government securities. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience in the technology sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the computer and electronic products industry, compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand technology sector financial dynamics and potential investment or economic expansion signals.
Key Facts
- Measures total cash and securities for computer and electronic product corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of financial assets in technology sector
- Indicates potential investment capacity and financial strategy of tech companies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total cash and U.S. government securities held by corporations in the computer and electronic products sector, reflecting their financial liquidity.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: The trend helps investors understand the financial health and potential investment capacity of technology companies by revealing their cash reserves and securities holdings.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of financial assets in the computer and electronic products industry.
Q: How can policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers can assess the financial strength of the technology sector, which can inform economic development strategies and technology investment policies.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not capture the entire technology industry's financial landscape, and it provides a point-in-time view of corporate assets.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities [QFRTCASH2COMUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025