Reso 2021-079 Investment Policy Stmt FY 21 22

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San Leandro Investment Policy Statement Page 9 of 18 Council consistent with the requirements of the State Code. IX. Prohibited Investment Vehicles and Practices • State law notwithstanding, any investments not specifically described herein are prohibited, including, but not limited to futures and options. • In accordance with Government Code, Section 53601.6, investment in inverse floaters, range notes, or mortgage derived interest -only strips is prohibited. • Investment in any security that could result in a zero interest accrual if held to maturity is prohibited. Under a provision sunsetting on January 1, 2026, securities backed by the U.S. Government that could result in a zero- or negative - interest accrual if held to maturity are permitted. • Trading securities for the sole purpose of speculating on the future direction of interest rates is prohibited. • Purchasing or selling securities on margin is prohibited. • The use of reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending or any other form of borrowing or leverage is prohibited. • The purchase of foreign currency denominated securities is prohibited. • Agencies that are not Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission are prohibited from purchasing Private Placement Securities. The SEC defines a QIB as having at least $100,000,000 in securities owned and invested.