Money Markets

Allotment

Definition

What is Allotment?

The amount of securities awarded to a bidder or subscriber.

Example in practice

Demand exceeds supply, so the investor receives only half the requested allotment.

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A short-term government debt instrument usually issued at a discount and repaid at face value.

Short-term unsecured debt issued by a company.

A time deposit or tradable bank instrument that pays interest over a stated term.

A portfolio of debt instruments with maturities spread across regular intervals.

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