Memorandum Item: Securities Lent to Dealers (WSDEALL)

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Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)  

Release: H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances  

Units:  Millions of Dollars, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Weekly, As of Wednesday

Notes:

This item indicates the value of securities lent to primary dealers. The loans, which are fully collateralized by other U.S. Treasury securities, are awarded based on competitive bidding in a daily auction. A minimum bid rate is imposed to limit borrowing to securities that are in high demand or "on special.