Rule 144A
A Securities & Exchange Commission rule modifying a two-year holding period requirement on privately placed securities to permit qualified institutional buyers to trade these positions among themselves.

Investopedia Says:
This has substantially increased the liquidity of the securities affected because institutions can trade these securities amongst themselves, side-stepping limitations that are imposed to protect the public.

Related Terms:
Broker-Dealer
Institutional Investor
Liquidity
Qualified Institutional Buyer - QIB
Securities & Exchange Commission - SEC

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