The Collateralized Variable Rate Demand Note, or CVRDN, represents a new branch to the family tree in the Variable Rate Demand Note (VRDN) market sector, manifesting the best of the characteristics found in the conventional VRDN instrument, plus a noteworthy set of significant improvements over conventional thought in this market. The CVRDN offers the potential to achieve the
same investment grade quality as a traditional VRDN, provides
consistent 7-day liquidity upon an optional tender, and complies with
2(a)(7) investment guidelines. It does so while still providing for an
increase in yield without increasing exposure when compared to
comparably rated VRDNs. Additionally, by standardizing issuance
documents, greater issuance efficiency is promoted, which can avail
more substantial blocks of CVRDNs under a single offering.