Further breakdowns are provided by security type: listed shares, investment fund shares and debt securities. Information is also available on the geography of the party issuing the securities. This creates an overall picture of Dutch securities holdings.
Lion’s share of investments is in debt securities
As at year-end 2024, most of the assets of Dutch firms, institutions and households were invested in debt securities, i.e. bonds. This category accounts for more than €1,383 billion.
Some €1,123 billion was invested in investment fund shares, while nearly €980 billion was invested in listed equities. This brings total Dutch securities holdings to €3,487 billion, equivalent to 308% of Dutch gross domestic product. This is a relatively high percentage compared to many other euro area countries, in part because of the substantial investments of Dutch pension funds.