Treasury and Agency Securities, Large Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
TASLCBW027SBOG • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,546.08
Year-over-Year Change
1.64%
Date Range
5/31/2006 - 7/23/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total value of Treasury and Agency securities held by large domestically chartered commercial banks in the United States. It provides critical insight into bank investment strategies, liquidity management, and broader financial market conditions.
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 series represents the aggregate holdings of government-issued securities by major commercial banks, reflecting their portfolio allocation and risk management approaches. Economists use this data to understand bank investment behavior, monetary policy transmission, and potential shifts in financial market dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through regulatory reporting requirements from large commercial banks, compiled and reported by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess bank lending capacity, investment trends, and potential monetary policy impacts.
Key Facts
- Represents securities holdings of large domestic commercial banks
- Indicates bank investment strategies and risk management
- Provides insights into financial market liquidity and bank portfolio composition
FAQs
Q: What are Treasury and Agency securities?
A: These are debt instruments issued by the U.S. government and government-sponsored enterprises, considered low-risk investments for banks.
Q: Why do banks hold these securities?
A: Banks hold these securities for liquidity management, income generation, and as a low-risk component of their investment portfolios.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly or monthly by the Federal Reserve, providing near-real-time insights into bank investment trends.
Q: How do these securities impact monetary policy?
A: Banks' holdings of these securities can influence lending capacity and reflect the effectiveness of Federal Reserve monetary policy strategies.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The data only covers large domestically chartered commercial banks and may not fully represent the entire banking sector's investment landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Treasury and Agency Securities, Large Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks [TASLCBW027SBOG], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025