TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2019
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on investment inventory statistics at March 31, 2019
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Dear Sir:
Attached is a report of Investment Inventory Statistics at March 31, 2019, and a summary of Financial Market Statistics for the first quarter of 2019.
The average interest rate of the investment inventory at the end of March was 2.53%, an increase from 2.47% at December 31, 2018. The total par value of the inventory was $833,430,939.95 at month-end.
The Federal Funds rate, a daily borrowing rate between banks, was 2.44% at month-end, down from 2.47% at December 31, 2018. The average yield on the benchmark 90-day Treasury Bill at March 31st was 2.41%, while the District ending investment portfolio average interest rate outperformed at 2.53%. 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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