Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repos
noun
/ˈrɛpəʊz/
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Definition
Repos are short for repurchase agreements, a form of secured lending where one party sells an asset to another and agrees to repurchase it at a later date for a higher price.
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Examples
- Many financial institutions rely on repos for meeting their short-term funding needs.
- The company utilized repos to ensure it had sufficient liquidity during the quarter.
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Meaning
Repos are primarily used in financial markets to manage liquidity and provide short-term loans usually backed by securities or other forms of collateral.
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Synonyms
- Repurchase agreements
- Secured loans
- Collateralized financing