TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2024
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on investment inventory statistics at June 30, 2024
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Dear Sir:
Attached is a report of Investment Inventory Statistics at June 30, 2024, and a summary of Financial Market Statistics for the second quarter of 2024.
The average interest rate of the investment inventory at the end of June was 4.50%, an increase from 4.42% at March 31, 2024. The total par value of the inventory was $984,036,247.67 at month-end. The average level of investment for the quarter was 100% of available funds, exclusive of required compensating cash balances.
The District’s portfolio underperformed its benchmark, the 90-day Treasury Bill, whose twelve-month rolling average yield was 5.34% as of June 30, 2024. The Federal Funds rate, a daily borrowing rate between banks, was 5.33% at month-end, reflecting high short-term interest rates.
Respectfully Submitted, Steven J. Lux, Treasurer, SJL:eh
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