Share of Debt Securities Held by the Top 0.1% (99.9th to 100th Wealth Percentiles)
WFRBSTP1287 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
18.60
Year-over-Year Change
13.41%
Date Range
7/1/1989 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks the percentage of debt securities held by the top 0.1% of wealth holders in the United States. Illustrates extreme concentration of financial assets.
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 the proportion of debt securities owned by the wealthiest 0.1% of the population. Reveals significant wealth and investment disparities.
Methodology
Calculated using Federal Reserve wealth distribution and asset ownership data.
Historical Context
Used to analyze financial market concentration and wealth inequality trends.
Key Facts
- Represents extreme concentration of debt securities
- Indicates significant financial market inequality
- Reflects investment power of top wealth percentile
FAQs
Q: What are debt securities?
A: Financial instruments like bonds, treasury notes, and other fixed-income investments. Represent loans to governments or corporations.
Q: Why is this data significant?
A: Reveals extreme wealth concentration and financial market access disparities. Highlights economic inequality patterns.
Q: How does this impact economic policy?
A: Informs discussions about taxation, wealth redistribution, and financial market regulation.
Q: What does high concentration mean?
A: Suggests that a tiny fraction of the population controls a disproportionate amount of financial assets.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Typically updated annually or semi-annually through Federal Reserve wealth distribution surveys.
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Corporate And Foreign Bonds Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles
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Total Defined Benefit Pension Entitlements Held by the 99th to 99.9th Wealth Percentiles
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Money Market Fund Shares Held by the Top 0.1% (99.9th to 100th Wealth Percentiles)
WFRBLTP1244
Share of Nonfinancial Assets Held by the 90th to 99th Wealth Percentiles
WFRBSN09136
Miscellaneous Assets Held by the 50th to 90th Wealth Percentiles
WFRBLN40072
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Share of Debt Securities Held by the Top 0.1% (WFRBSTP1287), retrieved from FRED.