TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Report on investment inventory statistics at June 30, 2016
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Dear Sir:
Attached is a report of Investment Inventory Statistics at June 30, 2016, and a summary of Financial Market Statistics for the second quarter of 2016.
The average interest rate of the investment inventory at the end of June was 0.80%, an increase from 0.72% at March 31, 2016. The total par value of the inventory was $719,362,377.22 at month-end.
The Federal Funds rate, a daily borrowing rate between banks, was 0.33% at month-end, up from 0.27% at March 31, 2016. The average yield on the benchmark 90-day Treasury Bill at June 30th was 0.26%, while the District ending investment portfolio average interest rate was 0.80%, significantly greater than the benchmark for the portfolio. The average level of investment for the quarter was 100% of available funds, exclusive of required compensating cash balances.
Respectfully Submitted, Mary Ann Boyle, Treasurer, MAB:st
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