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commercial paper

 

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Noun commercial paper has 1 sense
  1. commercial paper - an unsecured and unregistered short-term obligation issued by an institutional borrower to investors who have temporarily idle cash
    --1 is a kind of
    cash equivalent

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Term: Commercial Paper

Description:

Commercial paper refers to a short-term, unsecured promissory note issued by corporations, financial institutions, or governments to raise funds. It acts as a convenient tool to finance day-to-day operations, such as purchasing inventory or meeting payroll obligations. Commercial paper is typically sold at a discount to face value and has a maturity period of less than a year. It is an integral part of the money market and plays a crucial role in providing liquidity to various entities.

Sense 1: Financing Instrument

In this sense, commercial paper refers to a negotiable instrument used by businesses and institutions to obtain funds quickly and temporarily to meet their short-term financial needs. It serves as an alternative to traditional loans or borrowing from banks.

Example sentence: Many large corporations rely on commercial paper to address their short-term financing requirements.

Sense 2: Investment Option

Commercial paper can also be seen as an investment option for individuals and institutions looking for relatively low-risk short-term investments. They can purchase commercial paper from issuers and earn interest upon maturity.

Example sentence: The investor decided to diversify their portfolio by including commercial paper along with stocks and bonds.

Sense 3: Money Market Instrument

As a money market instrument, commercial paper enables corporations and institutions with strong credit ratings to raise necessary capital quickly and at a lower cost compared to alternative financing methods.

Example sentence: The government's issuance of commercial paper contributed to stabilizing the short-term money market during the financial crisis.

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