Data • TIC System
U.S. International Portfolio Investment Statistics
Portfolio investment statistics summarize cross-border holdings and transactions involving securities. Analysts use these statistics to understand how U.S. and foreign investors allocate across asset classes and how international capital flows change over time.
What These Statistics Commonly Cover
- Holdings: positions held by foreign investors in U.S. securities (and related views).
- Transactions: net purchases/sales over a period.
- Breakdowns: by country, sector, and security type.
How to Interpret Changes
- Rates and spreads: higher yields can attract inflows and influence holdings over time.
- Risk sentiment: global risk appetite can change the direction and size of flows.
- Currency effects: valuations can change in local currency terms even if holdings are stable.