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securities

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  1. Written evidence of ownership or creditorship, such as bonds and stock certificates.

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The Financial Times noted this past week that Treasury securities held in custody for foreign and official accounts at the New York Fed had fallen by $82 billion from Feb. 25 through March 25.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. finances its fiscal obligations by issuing Treasury securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Low-cost index funds offer a simple option for those who prefer not to pick individual securities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

One reason, Europe’s grandees increasingly agree, is the persistence of 27 separate regulatory frameworks for issuing and buying securities.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

These bonds could then be sold to investors—pension funds, insurance companies—which were allowed to invest only in highly rated securities.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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