US equity repo market volumes are up 28% over the last year and 45% over the last two years. While there are some obvious reasons why, the data show variations in how the business is occurring. US equity repo remains a small part of the overall US repo market but counterparty exposures and volatility can create concern. Paying attention to not just the growth rate but also the dynamics of trading can yield insights into both risk and pricing.
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