As a portion of total assets measured in billions of dollars, the most important asset on the Fed's balance sheet is:

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Securities make up the largest portion of the Fed's balance sheet, accounting for over $7 trillion in assets as of 2021. This includes Treasury securities, agency securities, and mortgage-backed securities. While gold, foreign exchange reserves, and loans are also significant assets on the Fed's balance sheet, they do not make up as large of a portion as securities.

As a Portion of Total Assets Measured in Billions of Dollars