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Us Fixed Income Industry Statistics

Continued growth and adaptation in the US fixed income industry, driven by changing interest rates, investor demand, and regulatory developments.

In this post, we will explore key statistics and trends within the US fixed income industry, providing an insightful overview of the vast landscape of debt securities in the country. From the staggering total outstanding US fixed income debt to the composition of various sectors within the market, we aim to shed light on the dynamics shaping this critical aspect of the financial world. Let’s dive into the numbers that define the US fixed income industry as of Q3 2021.

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"As of Q3 2021, the total outstanding US fixed income debt was $63.9 trillion."

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"US Government securities constituted nearly 39.78% of the total US fixed income market in Q3 2021."

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"Municipal securities represented almost 9.4% ($5.9 trillion) of the US fixed income market as of Q3 2021."

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"In 2021, long-term mutual funds' net issuance of corporate and foreign bonds in the US was $174.9 billion."

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"In Q2 2021, U.S. ABS issuance totaled $63 billion, it was driven by growth in auto loan, and unsecured consumer loan ABS."

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"In 2020, the US High Yield Bond issuance reached a record level of $460 billion."

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"From 2020, the outstanding agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in the US rose to $7.34 trillion by September 2021."

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"As per Q3 2021, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities sector's outstanding value in the US was $615 billion."

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"U.S. corporate debt is predicted to grow at 4.7% per year over the next decade."

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"The U.S. corporate bond market in 2021 was approximately $10.5 trillion."

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"The net issuance of corporate bonds in the first three quarters of 2021 amounted to $884.3 billion in the United States."

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"US asset-backed securities outstanding was around $1.6 trillion in Q3 2021."

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"In 2021, money market mutual funds held $775 billion in U.S. Treasury and government agency securities."

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"The US Treasury bond market was around $21.6 trillion in Q3 2021."

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"Foreign investors owned around 30% of US Treasury securities as of September 2021."

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"The benchmark 10-Year Treasury yield started the year at about 0.93% in 2021, but it climbed as high as about 1.7% during March 2021."

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"The total US Treasury debt grew from $18.1 trillion to $28.4 trillion between September 2015 and September 2021."

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"High-grade US corporate bond issuance amounted to almost $944 billion for the first three quarters of 2021."

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"The Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) outstanding accounted for almost $531 billion of the total US fixed income market at the end of Q3 2021."

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"Outstanding Agency-Backed Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) was around $633 billion as of Q3 2021."

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In conclusion, the US fixed income industry is a vast and dynamic market characterized by significant figures across various sectors. The statistics reveal a diverse landscape with noteworthy trends, such as the dominance of US Government securities and corporate bonds, the growing issuance of asset-backed securities, and the substantial presence of mortgage-backed securities. The data also highlights the substantial growth in corporate debt and the evolving nature of Treasury bond yields. With foreign investors holding a significant portion of US Treasury securities and the continuous expansion in debt levels, the US fixed income market showcases resilience and opportunities for investors amidst changing economic conditions.

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