Agency Security (Noun)
Meaning
A security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The investment portfolio consisted of a mix of corporate bonds and agency securities with high credit ratings.
- Agency securities are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
- The financial advisor recommended a diversified portfolio including agency securities to minimize risk.
- Agency securities issued by government-sponsored entities are often used as collateral in repurchase agreements.
- The bank's assets included a significant holding of agency securities with varying maturities and yields.