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What is TREPS in Mutual Funds & Why Mutual Funds Invest in TREPS?

What is Treps in Mutual Funds
  • Last Updated: May 05,2025 |
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Mutual funds follow a diverse investment strategy to grow wealth while maintaining flexibility. TREPS (Treasury Bills Repurchase Agreement) is a low-risk option for short-term investors. It allows mutual funds to earn returns on idle cash while ensuring liquidity. Investing in TREPS helps funds manage cash efficiently, reduce risks, and enhance overall performance. This analysis explores TREPS, why mutual funds invest in it, its impact on fund performance, and the benefits it provides to investors seeking stability and flexibility.

What is TREPS?

TREPS (Treasury Bills Repurchase Agreement) is a short-term borrowing and lending instrument that banks, financial institutions, and mutual funds use. In simple terms, it is a transaction in which one party sells government securities (such as treasury bills) to another party with a promise to buy them back later at a predetermined price.

How Does TREPS Work?

TREPS involves government-backed securities, which are considered safe and secure investments. It also provides quick liquidity, making it an ideal choice for mutual funds that need access to cash on short notice.

  • A bank or financial institution sells treasury bills to another party (such as a mutual fund) for a short period.
  • The mutual fund purchases these treasury bills and holds them temporarily.
  • The original seller (bank or financial institution) buys back the treasury bills at an agreed-upon price, allowing the mutual fund to earn a small profit.

Why Do Mutual Funds Invest in TREPS?

Investments in TREPS by mutual funds exist to fulfill the goals of the safety of assets along with liquidity requirements, improved yields, and regulatory compliance. The following subsections analyse each purpose in detail:

  1. Safety of Investment

The financial market identifies TREPS as its most secure investment possibility. When federal government securities underpin a transaction, it eliminates almost all possibilities of pledge default. TREPS is an investment choice for mutual funds since they use it to protect their portfolios against market variations.

  1. Quick Liquidity – Easy Access to Cash

Mutual funds require quick access to funds to cover shareholder withdrawal requests and fund rebalancing requirements. The quick conversion feature of TREPS investments allows mutual funds to obtain cash whenever they need it without complications.

  1. Higher Returns Compared to Savings Accounts

Mutual fund investors invest their assets through TREPS to obtain superior returns than bank account interest. Because TREPS features interest rates that exceed those of ordinary savings accounts, they have become a preferred choice for short-term investment needs.

  1. Regulatory Compliance (SEBI Guidelines)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requires mutual funds to place 5% of their assets into investments, which includes Treasury Bills and Real Estate Purchase Receivable Securities. Due to this, mutual funds maintain liquidity while ensuring financial stability. The requirement of SEBI ensures mutual funds operate with enough liquid assets to maintain both financial transparency and stability.

  1. Portfolio Diversification & Risk Management

Mutual funds achieve risk reduction by using TREPS to expand their investment portfolio. Mutual funds benefit from TREPS investments as portfolio protection against market volatility because they absorb some wild swings in stock market performance. The steady income from TREPS investments can help offset losses from a declining stock market.

How TREPS Affects Mutual Fund Returns

TREPS investments impact mutual funds differently, including their Net Asset Value (NAV), risk level, and overall returns. Let’s understand these effects in detail.

  1. Positive Impact on NAV (Net Asset Value)

  • When mutual funds invest in TREPS, they earn small but steady returns.
  • These returns increase the mutual fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV), raising the share price.
  • A higher NAV makes the mutual fund more attractive to investors.
  1. Stabilising the Portfolio

  • TREPS investments act as a safety caution against market fluctuations.
  • During stock market downturns, the portion of the mutual fund invested in TREPS remains stable and unaffected.
  • This helps in reducing overall volatility in the mutual fund’s performance.
  1. Impact on Fund Returns

  • While TREPS is a low-risk investment, the returns are also lower than stocks or corporate bonds.
  • If a mutual fund invests too much in TREPS, its overall return potential may be reduced.
  • However, a balanced approach between TREPS and higher-risk investments ensures safety and growth.

Benefits of Investing in TREPS

TREPS provides multiple benefits to both mutual funds and individual investors. Below are the key advantages:

  1. Safety & Security

TREPS involves government-backed securities, making it one of the safest investment options.

  1. High Liquidity – Easy to Buy & Sell

Since TREPS is a short-term instrument, mutual funds can easily convert it into cash.

  1. Better Returns than Bank Deposits

TREPS provides higher interest rates than savings accounts, ensuring better returns on idle cash.

  1. Regulatory Compliance (SEBI Requirement)

Mutual funds must invest at least 5% of their assets in liquid investments like TREPS, ensuring financial stability.

  1. Portfolio Diversification & Stability

By investing in TREPS, mutual funds can reduce overall risk and stabilise returns, making them a safer choice for conservative investors.

Risks of Investing in TREPS

While TREPS is generally safe, there are some potential risks:

  1. Lower Returns Compared to Other Investments

  • TREPS offers lower returns than stocks, corporate bonds, or mutual funds investing in equities.
  • A mutual fund investing too much in TREPS may lead to lower growth potential.
  1. Interest Rate Fluctuations

  • Market interest rates influence returns on TREPS.
  • If interest rates drop, TREPS returns may also decrease.
  1. Limited Investment Period

  • TREPS is a short-term investment, meaning it must be frequently reinvested.
  • This creates a need for constant monitoring and management.

Conclusion

TREPS is a crucial investment tool for mutual funds, allowing them to manage idle cash, maintain liquidity, and ensure the safety of funds. Since government securities back TREPS investments, they provide low-risk and stable returns.

Understanding TREPS investments is important for mutual fund investors as they play a role in determining the fund’s stability, liquidity, and returns. A well-balanced mutual fund that wisely invests in TREPS and other assets can offer both safety and profitability to investors.

Next time you invest in a mutual fund, check how much of its assets are parked in TREPS to understand its liquidity and risk management strategy.

 

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