FRB Investment Suggestions
Proposed Amendment – Mandatory
Factor | Current | Proposed | Notes |
Concentration limits | $250K per issuer/issue | Target a 5% issue and 10% issuer maximum based on the market value of the portfolio* | Percent allocations to better reflect the size of the portfolio as well as enhancing liquidity |
Proposed Amendment – Optional
Factor | Current | Proposed | Notes |
Average portfolio maturity | Maximum 2.5 years | “Target” of 2.5 years with a +/- 20% average maturity band | Allows slight over/ under vs. target to allow for market actions and opportunities |
Credit ratings | Aa/AA minimum per security | Expand to include all ratings of investment grade-rated securities (Baa3/BBB- minimum) | ~78% of the investment grade universe is rated in the “A” or “BBB” category thereby increasing available options as well as yield |
Allowable sectors | U.S. Govt U.S. Agencies Corporates CDs Municipals (taxable) Money market funds | Maintain all plus add Asset-backed Securities (ABS) | Very similar to the structure and credit quality of Agency MBS, however, are secured by loan receivables from autos, credit cards, RVs, etc. |