The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced a landmark achievement as its central securities depository subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has exceeded $100 trillion in assets under custody — a first in the firm’s history.

From 2020 to 2025, DTC saw substantial growth across major asset classes:

• Equities surged to $74.1 trillion, up from $49.6 trillion — a 49% increase.
• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a key subset of equities, doubled to $11 trillion.
• Money Market Instruments grew to $4.1 trillion, rising 28% from $3.2 trillion.

Overall, DTC’s total assets under custody climbed 37%, from $73.5 trillion in 2020 to $100.3 trillion in 2025.

DTCC Achievement: Historic $100 Trillion Custody Benchmark

As the U.S. capital market’s central securities depository, DTC plays a crucial role in safeguarding securities and facilitating post-trade processing for equities, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. It currently provides custody and asset servicing for over 1.44 million securities from more than 170 countries and territories.

Frank La Salla, DTCC President and CEO, emphasized the significance of the milestone: “This achievement reflects the deep trust the global financial community places in DTC’s infrastructure, especially as markets evolve and grow.”

Also, Brian Steele, Managing Director and President of DTCC Clearing & Securities Services, highlighted DTC’s structural legacy: “The market foundation laid by DTC has helped shape one of the most liquid and efficient equity markets globally. Looking ahead, we are preparing for the next wave of innovation through digital asset solutions.”

Founded in 1973, DTC was designed to reduce risk and improve efficiency through securities immobilization and book-entry ownership. Its services—from corporate actions processing to secure settlement—remain vital to reducing costs, minimizing risk, and improving compliance across the financial ecosystem.

As DTCC positions itself for the digital future, its focus remains on safety, transparency, and modernization.

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