TYPES OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES:
TYPES OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES: · Basic two types on the basis of coupon payment Discount securities Pay only contractually fixed amount at maturity (Maturity value or face value) E.g., Treasury bills Coupon securities Pay interest on every six months plus principle at maturity Maturity 2-10 years, e.g., Treasury notes; maturity more than 10 years, e.g., Treasury bonds · Bearer and book entry securities Securities for which possession is primary evidence for ownership are bearer securities Book entry securities Only depository institutions are eligible to hold a securities account at Fed Dealers, brokers and their client can access the system indirectly by keeping a securities account at a depository at the Fed Securities Account at a Bank → Bank computer keeps record of ownership of account holder ↓ ...