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What is a repurchase agreement (repo)?

A sale of security with a commitment to buy back at a future date. (correct)

A long-term loan without collateral.

An agreement to purchase securities without selling them back.

A short-term investment strategy without any security involved.

What does the difference between the purchase price and the sale price in a repo represent?

Interest cost of the loan (correct)

Security's market value

Stock dividend value

Insurance premium

What is the main reason for concern about default risk in repurchase agreements?

The collateral involved may lose value

The length of maturity of the repo

The creditworthiness of the borrower (correct)

The interest rate fluctuation

What is the main difference between an overnight repo and a term repo?

Maturity period Signup and view all the answers

In a reverse repo transaction, what does the corporation agreeing to buy the securities do next?

Agree to sell them back at a specified time and price Signup and view all the answers

How do repurchase agreements help increase liquidity in the money market?

By allowing investors to quickly convert assets into cash Signup and view all the answers

'Fixed-income securities' are those that:

Provide fixed returns up to a certain date or indefinitely Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collateral can be used in a repurchase agreement?

Treasury security or other money market security Signup and view all the answers

How is repo rate calculated in a repurchase agreement?

By subtracting sale price from purchase price Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a reverse repo from a standard repo?

Involves buying then selling securities back at a future date and price in reverse repo Signup and view all the answers