U.S. Foreign Securities Holdings Reach $19.3 Trillion
The Treasury reports a year-end 2025 increase in foreign portfolio holdings, led by assets in the Cayman Islands and the UK.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Investing
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As of December 31, 2025, U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities rose to $19.3 trillion. This final data reflects a significant increase from the $15.8 trillion recorded at year-end 2024.
Why it matters
The report provides a comprehensive measure of U.S. financial exposure to international markets across equity and debt sectors. Tracking these figures helps officials and analysts understand how domestic wealth is distributed globally.
U.S. holdings of foreign equity accounted for $15.2 trillion, while long-term debt and short-term debt totaled $3.6 trillion and $0.4 trillion respectively. These figures were compiled through a joint survey by the Treasury and the Federal Reserve.
The players
U.S. Department of the Treasury
This federal executive department manages government revenue and produces reports on international capital and securities.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
This institution serves as the operational arm of the Federal Reserve System and participates in the survey of foreign holdings.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
This central banking authority oversees the nation's monetary policy and co-manages the survey on portfolio assets.
The details
The Cayman Islands led as the top destination for U.S. portfolio investment with $3.1 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom at $2.0 trillion. Canada and Japan rounded out the top contributors with holdings of $1.9 trillion and $1.5 trillion, respectively.
Timeline
December 31, 2025: Survey date for U.S. portfolio holdings.
October 30, 2026: Official final data released on the Treasury website.
February 26, 2027: Expected release date for June 2026 preliminary results.
Market Dynamics
This release follows the long-standing reporting protocols established by the Treasury International Capital (TIC) system. It updates the nation's financial position relative to global markets compared to historical benchmarks set by previous annual survey cycles.
These figures help retail and institutional investors gauge the scale of U.S. capital reliance on specific foreign economies like the Cayman Islands or the United Kingdom. Shifts in these holdings can signal changing risk profiles for international portfolio allocations.
The takeaway
The rise in foreign holdings to $19.3 trillion highlights the continued importance of international assets in modern portfolio management. Investors should monitor how these geographic distributions shift in future reports to understand changing global economic exposure.
What happens next
Preliminary results for foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities as of June 30, 2026, are scheduled for release on February 26, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about international market trends in the Investing section.
More information
View the comprehensive final data survey findings on the Treasury portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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