Collateral put up by banks when borrowing from FED - Trading-Lab

ouch · #1 11-05-2007, 04:07 PM

I have a question regarding the US banking system: when banks borrow money from the FED, how much and what kind of collateral do they have to put up?

Leth · #2 11-05-2007, 08:59 PM

this article may answer your question..

http://money.howstuffworks.com/fed.htm

good luck

FabMav · #3 11-08-2007, 04:06 PM

I don't think they have to put up any

ouch · #4 11-09-2007, 01:02 PM

thanks for the great link, leth

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#1 11-05-2007, 04:07 PM
ouch Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Collateral put up by banks when borrowing from FED I have a question regarding the US banking system: when banks borrow money from the FED, how much and what kind of collateral do they have to put up?

#2 11-05-2007, 08:59 PM
Leth Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 621	this article may answer your question.. http://money.howstuffworks.com/fed.htm good luck __________________ Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions. - Sun-Tzu Trade with the trend, Ride winners, Cut losers, Keep bets small, Use Stops - Old School

#3 11-08-2007, 04:06 PM
FabMav Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	I don't think they have to put up any

#4 11-09-2007, 01:02 PM
ouch Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	thanks for the great link, leth