Nonfinancial Assets Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles
WFRBL99T999220 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,925,750.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.24%
Date Range
7/1/1989 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks nonfinancial asset ownership among the top 0.1% of wealth holders. Provides crucial insights into ultra-high-net-worth asset concentration.
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
Measures nonfinancial assets owned by households in the 99th to 99.9th wealth percentiles. Highlights wealth accumulation at the highest economic strata.
Methodology
Derived from Federal Reserve wealth distribution survey data.
Historical Context
Used to analyze extreme wealth concentration and economic inequality.
Key Facts
- Represents extreme wealth concentration
- Includes real estate and other non-financial assets
- Critical for understanding economic disparities
FAQs
Q: What types of assets does this indicator cover?
A: Focuses specifically on nonfinancial assets held by the top 0.1% of wealth holders.
Q: Why track assets for this specific wealth group?
A: Provides insights into wealth concentration and economic inequality at the highest levels.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Gathered through comprehensive Federal Reserve wealth distribution surveys.
Q: What does this data reveal about the economy?
A: Shows asset ownership patterns among the most wealthy households in the United States.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: Represents a snapshot in time and may not capture rapid wealth changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Nonfinancial Assets Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles (WFRBL99T999220), retrieved from FRED.