Q. Consider the following:
- Certificate of Deposit (CD)
- Commercial Paper (CP)
- Banker's Acceptance (BA)
Which of the above is/are money market instruments used for short-term financing?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes:
- Certificate of Deposit (CD): A negotiable instrument issued by banks to raise short-term funds, typically maturing in less than a year. It offers higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.
- Commercial Paper (CP): An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations to finance their immediate expenses, typically maturing in 1 to 270 days. It is usually issued at a discount to face value.
- Banker's Acceptance (BA): A short-term credit investment created by a bank to facilitate international trade; it is a promise that the bank will pay a specified amount at a future date, often used in export and import transactions.