CN: Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot: Bond Connect data was reported at 998.500 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 859.900 RMB bn for Feb 2025. CN: Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot: Bond Connect data is updated monthly, averaging 720.900 RMB bn from Dec 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,089.700 RMB bn in Aug 2023 and a record low of 310.300 RMB bn in Feb 2021. CN: Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot: Bond Connect data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Interbank Funding Center. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZD: Bond Foreign Investment.

As of 2021, BlackRock was the leading investment firm in terms of green bonds held. Green bond holdings of BlackRock amounted to over 14 billion U.S. dollars. Second in the ranking was Vanguard Group, with approximately 9.7 billion U.S. dollars worth of green bonds.

In 2024, transition bonds publicly issued in Japan amounted to *** billion Japanese yen. The figure increased compared to *** billion Japanese yen in the previous year.

Net Purchases of US Treasury Bonds and Notes decreased by 40800 million dollars in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Net Purchases of US Treasury Bonds and Notes - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

China Bond: Foreign Investor: Bond Connect: Settlement data was reported at 735.848 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 623.183 RMB bn for Feb 2025. China Bond: Foreign Investor: Bond Connect: Settlement data is updated monthly, averaging 612.573 RMB bn from Mar 2021 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 913.419 RMB bn in Aug 2023 and a record low of 368.519 RMB bn in Oct 2021. China Bond: Foreign Investor: Bond Connect: Settlement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZD: CCDC: Bond Foreign Investment.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad increased by 1571.30 billion yen in the week ending June 14 of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Bond Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corp Bond: ADTV: ATS: >= 5,000,000 < 10,000,000 data was reported at 564.180 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 325.479 USD mn for Dec 2024. Corp Bond: ADTV: ATS: >= 5,000,000 < 10,000,000 data is updated quarterly, averaging 281.264 USD mn from Jun 2019 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 581.719 USD mn in Mar 2021 and a record low of 159.103 USD mn in Jun 2019. Corp Bond: ADTV: ATS: >= 5,000,000 < 10,000,000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z: US Corporate Bond Average Daily Trading Volume: Investment Grade.

Graph and download economic data for Security Brokers and Dealers; Corporate and Foreign Bonds Issued by Investment Banks; Liability, Level (DISCONTINUED) (BOGZ1FL663163503Q) from Q4 1945 to Q1 2021 about brokers, issues, dealers, foreign, liabilities, investment, bonds, securities, banks, depository institutions, and USA.

The North American mutual fund industry, a cornerstone of personal and institutional investment, is experiencing robust growth, projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 5% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. Increasing retail investor participation, driven by factors such as financial literacy initiatives and the accessibility of online brokerage platforms, contributes significantly to market growth. Furthermore, institutional investors, including pension funds and endowments, continue to allocate substantial capital to mutual funds for diversification and long-term growth. The industry's diversification across fund types—equity, bond, hybrid, and money market— caters to a broad spectrum of risk tolerances and investment objectives. Geographic distribution, while concentrated in the United States, shows potential for expansion in Canada and Mexico, reflecting the increasing economic activity and financial sophistication in these regions. The competitive landscape is dominated by major players such as Vanguard, Fidelity, and BlackRock, who leverage their scale, brand recognition, and technological innovation to attract and retain clients. However, niche players and innovative fintech companies are also emerging, challenging the established order and potentially disrupting the market through specialized offerings and enhanced digital user experiences. Regulatory changes and evolving investor preferences, particularly concerning ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing, are also shaping the industry's trajectory. The continued growth of the North American mutual fund industry is contingent upon several factors. Maintaining investor confidence amid market volatility is paramount. The industry's ability to adapt to technological advancements, including the integration of artificial intelligence and robo-advisors, will significantly influence its competitive edge. Furthermore, ongoing regulatory scrutiny and the need to transparently address concerns about fees and performance will play a crucial role in shaping investor perception and driving future growth. The industry's response to evolving investor demands, such as the increasing demand for ESG-focused funds and personalized investment solutions, will also determine its overall success in the long term. The continued expansion into new markets within North America, particularly by leveraging digital channels to reach a wider investor base, presents a significant opportunity for future growth. Recent developments include: In 2021, Fidelity Investements along with Visa backed Jumo, an emerging fintech startup which offers savings and credit products to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, as well as financial services infrastructure to partners such as eMoney operators, mobile fintech platforms and banks. it raised atotal of USD 120 million., In Dec 2021, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (OHA), a leading alternative credit manager. The acquisition accelerates T. Rowe Price's expansion into alternative credit markets, complementing its existing global platform and ongoing strategic investments in its core investments and distribution capabilities.. Notable trends are: Market Securities Held By Mutual Funds in United States.

Dealers occupied the majority of the main bond market in Russia in 2021, with a share of nearly 60 percent. Non-resident investors and trust managers ranked second, with a share of 15 percent.

Graph and download economic data for Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts; Corporate and Foreign Bonds; Asset, Transactions (BOGZ1FU643063083Q) from Q4 1946 to Q3 2021 about transactions, REIT, foreign, equity, bonds, assets, and USA.

Over the past 15 years U.S. companies have tapped the bond market at a near‑record pace, issuing on average over *** trillion U.S. dollars worth of corporate bonds each year. The peak was reached in 2020 and 2021, when borrowing costs were at historic lows due to economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investment grade corporate bonds consistently represented the vast majority of corporate securities issuance. In 2024, for instance, investment grade corporate bonds accounted for more than ** percent of corporate securities issuance in the U.S.

As of April 16, 2025, the yield for a ten-year U.S. government bond was 4.34 percent, while the yield for a two-year bond was 3.86 percent. This represents an inverted yield curve, whereby bonds of longer maturities provide a lower yield, reflecting investors' expectations for a decline in long-term interest rates. Hence, making long-term debt holders open to more risk under the uncertainty around the condition of financial markets in the future. That markets are uncertain can be seen by considering both the short-term fluctuations, and the long-term downward trend, of the yields of U.S. government bonds from 2006 to 2021, before the treasury yield curve increased again significantly in the following years. What are government bonds? Government bonds, otherwise called ‘sovereign’ or ‘treasury’ bonds, are financial instruments used by governments to raise money for government spending. Investors give the government a certain amount of money (the ‘face value’), to be repaid at a specified time in the future (the ‘maturity date’). In addition, the government makes regular periodic interest payments (called ‘coupon payments’). Once initially issued, government bonds are tradable on financial markets, meaning their value can fluctuate over time (even though the underlying face value and coupon payments remain the same). Investors are attracted to government bonds as, provided the country in question has a stable economy and political system, they are a very safe investment. Accordingly, in periods of economic turmoil, investors may be willing to accept a negative overall return in order to have a safe haven for their money. For example, once the market value is compared to the total received from remaining interest payments and the face value, investors have been willing to accept a negative return on two-year German government bonds between 2014 and 2021. Conversely, if the underlying economy and political structures are weak, investors demand a higher return to compensate for the higher risk they take on. Consequently, the return on bonds in emerging markets like Brazil are consistently higher than that of the United States (and other developed economies). Inverted yield curves When investors are worried about the financial future, it can lead to what is called an ‘inverted yield curve’. An inverted yield curve is where investors pay more for short term bonds than long term, indicating they do not have confidence in long-term financial conditions. Historically, the yield curve has historically inverted before each of the last five U.S. recessions. The last U.S. yield curve inversion occurred at several brief points in 2019 – a trend which continued until the Federal Reserve cut interest rates several times over that year. However, the ultimate trigger for the next recession was the unpredicted, exogenous shock of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, showing how such informal indicators may be grounded just as much in coincidence as causation.

In recent years, investors have been looking for ways to achieve a more environmentally and socially responsible portfolio, facilitating the development of a thriving green bond market. Green bonds are debt securities, the proceeds of which are earmarked towards new or existing projects with positive environmental or climate effects. Between 2016 and 2021, the value of green bonds in Barclays PLC portfolio increased steadily, reaching 3.4 billion British pounds in 2021. After that, the value of green bonds decreased, dropping to 2.8 billion British pounds in 2022 and two billion British pounds in 2024.

China Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot data was reported at 1,761.300 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,467.300 RMB bn for Feb 2025. China Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot data is updated monthly, averaging 1,197.400 RMB bn from Dec 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,956.500 RMB bn in Jul 2024 and a record low of 671.800 RMB bn in Feb 2021. China Bond: Foreign Investor: Spot data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Interbank Funding Center. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZD: Bond Foreign Investment.

In financial year 2021, the volume of green bonds in India was over six billion U.S. dollars. The volume of green bond issuance has been fluctuating since financial year 2017. The green bond is a fixed-income instrument, the proceeds from which fund an environmental project. The bond proceeds are, for example, invested across ventures related to renewable energy, clean transport, green buildings, etc.

First Indian sovereign green bonds

Green bonds are also crucial as a solution to address the investment gap in the Indian market. In 2022, the government approved the Sovereign Green Bonds Framework of India, through which it aims to issue green bonds. The focus will be on financing green infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This is deemed to be a move towards achieving Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets adopted under the Paris Agreement of 2016.

Moving towards renewable energy 

India has witnessed a tremendous rise in energy consumption as a result of rapid economic development and an increase in population. It is one of the leading carbon emitters in the world; however, its per capita consumption is lower than the global average. The country is striving to achieve energy independence through initiatives like Make in India, with a growing focus on sustainability. The government recognized various startups under the sustainability sector as of 2022. Investment in renewable energy has also spiked as compared to the previous years.

Americans believed that real estate investments would be the safest investment type in 2021, according to a survey conducted in December 2020. More than 27 percent of U.S. respondents thought real estate would be the safest investment in 2021, followed by around 25 percent who thought stocks and bonds would be the safest investment type.

Historical holdings data showing quarterly positions, market values, shares held, and portfolio percentages for ishares 0-5 year investment grade corporate bond held by Laffer Tengler Investments from Q2 2021 to Q2 2023

Global sustainability bonds issued for nuclear energy in 2024 totaled approximately 9.5 billion U.S. dollars, almost four times the value of the bonds issued in 2023. The largest proportion of bond investments in nuclear energy was made by France and Canada in that year.

A survey on Indonesians and their opinion on investing in cryptocurrencies found that 34.4 percent of respondents were strongly agree that investing in crypto assets was better than investing in bonds. In comparison, 1.3 percent of respondents stated that they were strongly disagree with that.