II. Investments Results - Third Quarter 2019
DIF Investment Portfolio
- As of September 30, 2019, the total liquidity (also total market value) of the DIF investment portfolio stood at $105.7 billion, up $6.7 billion from its December 31, 2018, balance of $99.0 billion. During the first three quarters of the year, interest revenue, receivership dividends, and deposit insurance assessment collections far exceeded resolution-related outlays and operating expenses.
- On September 30, 2019, the DIF investment portfolio’s yield was 1.80 percent, down 25 basis points from its 2.05 percent yield on December 31, 2018.
- In accordance with the approved third quarter 2019 DIF portfolio investment strategy, staff purchased a total of 17 short-maturity conventional Treasury securities, all designated as available-for-sale. The 17 securities had a total par value of $16.5 billion, a weighted average yield of 1.85 percent, and a weighted average maturity of 1.40 years.