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DTCC custody tops $114 trillion, units processed $4,700 trillion in trades last year

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted the scale of the U.S. market utility in an X post, underscoring its central role in securities custody and post-trade processing.

Summary

DTCC holds more than $114 trillion of securities in custody, while its subsidiaries processed $4,700 trillion worth of securities transactions last year, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said in a post on X. The figures underline the scale of DTCC, a core piece of U.S. market infrastructure that handles custody and post-trade functions for traditional financial assets.

Terms & Concepts
  • DTCC: Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a key U.S. securities clearing and custody utility.
  • custody: Safekeeping and administration of financial assets for clients.
  • post-trade: Processes that occur after a trade, including clearing and settlement.