{"id":12322,"date":"2026-08-25T10:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=12322"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:08:46","slug":"what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"What is TREPS in Mutual Funds? Meaning, How It Works and Why Funds Hold It\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#What_is_TREPS_in_Mutual_Fund\" >What is TREPS in Mutual Fund?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#How_Does_TREPS_Work\" >How Does TREPS Work?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Why_Do_Mutual_Funds_Invest_in_TREPS\" >Why Do Mutual Funds Invest in TREPS?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#TREPS_Investment_in_Mutual_Funds_Which_Schemes_Hold_It_and_Why\" >TREPS Investment in Mutual Funds: Which Schemes Hold It and Why&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Benefits_of_Investing_in_TREPS\" >Benefits of Investing in TREPS&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Is_TREPS_Safe_What_the_Risks_Actually_Are\" >Is TREPS Safe? What the Risks Actually Are&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#FAQs_on_TREPS_in_Mutual_Funds\" >FAQs on TREPS in Mutual Funds&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#What_is_TREPS_in_mutual_funds_in_simple_words\" >What is TREPS in mutual funds in simple words?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#What_is_the_full_form_of_TREPS\" >What is the full form of TREPS?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Is_TREPS_safe_for_investors\" >Is TREPS safe for investors?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Why_does_my_mutual_fund_hold_TREPS\" >Why does my mutual fund hold TREPS?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#Is_a_high_TREPS_allocation_a_bad_sign\" >Is a high TREPS allocation a bad sign?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/what-is-treps-in-mutual-funds\/#What_is_the_difference_between_TREPS_and_CBLO\" >What is the difference between TREPS and CBLO?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TREPS stands for Tri-Party Repo Dealing System and is a short-term, collateral-backed money-market arrangement used by mutual funds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mutual funds use TREPS mainly to manage surplus cash, especially when money is waiting to be invested or may be needed for upcoming redemptions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liquid and overnight funds may hold higher TREPS allocations, while equity and other debt funds may use it for temporary cash management.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TREPS is\u00a0generally considered\u00a0relatively\u00a0low\u00a0risk, supported by eligible collateral and\u00a0centralised\u00a0clearing, but it is not completely risk-free or a guaranteed-return investment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A high TREPS allocation is not necessarily a warning sign because it can reflect recent inflows, upcoming\u00a0redemptions\u00a0or temporary portfolio positioning.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have seen TREPS listed in your mutual\u00a0fund&#8217;s\u00a0portfolio disclosure and wondered what it means. TREPS stands for Tri-Party Repo Dealing System and\u00a0facilitates\u00a0short-term borrowing and lending against eligible securities. It is commonly used by mutual funds to manage idle cash and\u00a0liquidity.This\u00a0guide explains &#8220;what is TREPS in mutual fund investing,&#8221; how it works, why schemes hold it, and whether it is safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_TREPS_in_Mutual_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is TREPS in Mutual Fund?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS is a short-term triparty repo arrangement that&nbsp;facilitates&nbsp;borrowing and lending of funds against eligible securities. A third party manages&nbsp;the collateral,&nbsp;settlement&nbsp;and related processes. TREPS stands for Tri-Party Repo Dealing System. In India, the system is&nbsp;operated&nbsp;through the infrastructure of CCIL, which acts as the central counterparty for TREPS trades.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a mutual fund investor, two features matter most. First, TREPS is designed for short-term money-market transactions, including overnight and other permitted tenors. Second, it is collateral-backed, with eligible securities provided within the triparty repo framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are&nbsp;encountering&nbsp;several unfamiliar terms in fund disclosures,&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/learn-finance\/financial-glossary-for-beginners-15-terms-you-must-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>financial glossary for beginners<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can help you understand them in context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_TREPS_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does TREPS Work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A fund has surplus cash:<\/strong>\u00a0A mutual fund may temporarily have cash available after receiving investments or before deploying money into securities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The fund lends through TREPS:<\/strong>\u00a0Instead of leaving the cash unused, the fund can lend it through the triparty repo mechanism against eligible\u00a0collateral.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The collateral is managed centrally:<\/strong>\u00a0A third party\u00a0facilitates\u00a0collateral selection, custody, payment, and settlement. In India&#8217;s TREPS infrastructure, CCIL performs the central counterparty and triparty repo agent roles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The borrower provides eligible securities:<\/strong>\u00a0Borrowing limits are\u00a0determined\u00a0against eligible collateral, with applicable margins and haircuts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The transaction settles:<\/strong>\u00a0The first leg involves the lending and borrowing of funds, while the second leg reverses the transaction on the agreed repayment date.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The fund gets its money back:\u00a0<\/strong>once the transaction reaches its second leg, the funds are returned according to the agreed terms. This lets the scheme use the cash for its investment or redemption requirements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Mutual_Funds_Invest_in_TREPS\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Mutual Funds Invest in TREPS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mutual funds can receive cash that needs to be deployed later or&nbsp;retained&nbsp;for upcoming transactions and redemptions. TREPS&nbsp;provides&nbsp;a structured way to manage this temporary liquidity rather than simply leaving the money unused.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Managing idle cash:<\/strong>\u00a0Cash awaiting investment can be deployed for short periods through a money-market arrangement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintaining liquidity:<\/strong>\u00a0Short-term transactions can help schemes keep money available for upcoming portfolio purchases or investor redemptions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using collateral:<\/strong>\u00a0TREPS transactions are backed by eligible collateral within the triparty repo framework.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centralised\u00a0settlement:<\/strong>\u00a0CCIL acts as the central counterparty for TREPS trades, providing a\u00a0standardised\u00a0settlement infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meeting liquidity needs:<\/strong>\u00a0Mutual fund regulations and scheme mandates require\u00a0appropriate liquidity\u00a0management, making instruments such as TREPS useful for managing the cash\u00a0portion\u00a0of portfolios.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key point is that\u00a0TREPS in mutual fund\u00a0portfolios is primarily a cash-management tool, not a strategy designed to drive the fund&#8217;s long-term returns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TREPS_Investment_in_Mutual_Funds_Which_Schemes_Hold_It_and_Why\"><\/span><strong>TREPS Investment in Mutual Funds: Which Schemes Hold It and Why<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS can appear across&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of mutual fund portfolios, although the amount may vary significantly. Liquid and overnight schemes can have meaningful exposure because their investment mandates focus on very short-duration instruments and liquidity. Equity and longer-duration debt funds may also hold TREPS as temporary working cash between investments,&nbsp;subscriptions&nbsp;and redemptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When reading a portfolio disclosure, it helps to understand&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/nav-in-mutual-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>what NAV means<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;because&nbsp;the value of the scheme&#8217;s overall portfolio&nbsp;ultimately affects&nbsp;its NAV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sudden increase in\u00a0TREPS investment in mutual funds\u00a0can also have a practical explanation. A scheme may receive a large inflow and temporarily park the cash before deploying it, or it may\u00a0retain\u00a0additional\u00a0liquidity ahead of expected redemptions.\u00a0Therefore, a higher TREPS allocation is not automatically a sign that the fund manager has changed the scheme&#8217;s investment strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Investing_in_TREPS\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Investing in TREPS<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the mutual fund scheme, the&nbsp;<strong>benefits of investing in TREPS<\/strong>&nbsp;mainly relate&nbsp;to liquidity management and the handling of temporary cash balances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collateral backing:<\/strong>\u00a0TREPS transactions are conducted against eligible collateral, which provides security to the lending side.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Central counterparty:<\/strong>\u00a0CCIL acts as the central counterparty for TREPS trades,\u00a0providing\u00a0a\u00a0centralised\u00a0settlement mechanism.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-term availability:<\/strong>\u00a0The arrangement allows funds to deploy surplus cash for short periods rather than leaving it completely idle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Efficient cash management:<\/strong>\u00a0The scheme can access funds according to its short-term liquidity requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supporting redemptions:<\/strong>\u00a0Maintaining\u00a0liquid assets helps schemes meet investor redemption requirements without unnecessarily selling longer-term portfolio holdings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For investors, the main benefit is therefore\u00a0liquidity and prudent handling of the scheme&#8217;s cash component.\u00a0It\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0an expectation that TREPS will significantly increase overall fund returns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_TREPS_Safe_What_the_Risks_Actually_Are\"><\/span><strong>Is TREPS Safe? What the Risks Actually Are<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS is\u00a0generally considered\u00a0a\u00a0relatively low-risk\u00a0mechanism for managing short-term liquidity because transactions are\u00a0collateralised\u00a0and centrally settled. However, it should\u00a0not be described as risk-free or as offering guaranteed returns. SEBI scheme documents specifically\u00a0disclose\u00a0risks associated with investments in TREPS, even though CCIL provides central settlement and guarantee mechanisms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collateral risk:<\/strong>\u00a0The transaction depends on eligible securities and applicable haircuts and margin requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Counterparty and settlement risk:<\/strong>\u00a0Central clearing reduces these risks but does not make financial markets completely risk-free.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market risk on collateral:<\/strong>\u00a0The value and eligibility of collateral are subject to prescribed\u00a0risk-management\u00a0processes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interest-rate and reinvestment considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0Short-term rates can change, affecting the income earned on temporary cash deployment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit exposure:\u00a0<\/strong>Knowing\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/learn-finance\/what-is-credit-risk\/\">what credit risk is<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can help investors distinguish the risks associated with different money-market instruments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most investors, seeing TREPS in a portfolio should therefore be viewed in the context of the scheme&#8217;s overall investment strategy rather than in isolation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding&nbsp;<strong>TREPS in mutual fund<\/strong>&nbsp;portfolios can make scheme disclosures much easier to read. TREPS&nbsp;provides&nbsp;a mechanism for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/invest-in-mutual-funds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mutual funds<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to deploy temporary surplus cash through short-term, collateral-backed transactions with&nbsp;centralised&nbsp;clearing and settlement. It is primarily about liquidity and cash management rather than chasing returns. Seeing TREPS in your&nbsp;fund&#8217;s&nbsp;portfolio is normal and is usually a sign of prudent cash handling, not a red flag.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got a financial goal in mind?&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;can help you take the next step&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_TREPS_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on TREPS in Mutual Funds<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_TREPS_in_mutual_funds_in_simple_words\"><\/span><strong>What is TREPS in mutual funds in simple words?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS is a short-term arrangement that allows mutual funds and other eligible participants to lend or borrow money against eligible securities. A third party&nbsp;facilitates&nbsp;collateral management and settlement, while CCIL acts as the central counterparty in India&#8217;s TREPS infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_full_form_of_TREPS\"><\/span><strong>What is the full form of TREPS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full form of TREPS is\u00a0Tri-Party Repo Dealing System. It is an anonymous order-matching system that\u00a0facilitates\u00a0borrowing and lending of funds against government securities under a triparty repo arrangement. CCIL&#8217;s infrastructure handles central clearing and settlement for TREPS trades.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_TREPS_safe_for_investors\"><\/span><strong>Is TREPS safe for investors?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS is&nbsp;generally considered&nbsp;a&nbsp;relatively low-risk&nbsp;option for short-term cash management because transactions are&nbsp;collateralised&nbsp;and centrally settled. However, it is not risk-free or a&nbsp;guaranteed-return&nbsp;investment. Mutual funds can still face risks associated with collateral, market&nbsp;conditions&nbsp;and the underlying transaction structure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_mutual_fund_hold_TREPS\"><\/span><strong>Why does my mutual fund hold TREPS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your mutual fund may hold TREPS to manage cash that is temporarily awaiting investment or may be&nbsp;required&nbsp;for upcoming transactions and redemptions. Instead of leaving surplus cash unused, the scheme can deploy it through a short-term, collateral-backed arrangement while&nbsp;retaining&nbsp;access to liquidity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_high_TREPS_allocation_a_bad_sign\"><\/span><strong>Is a high TREPS allocation a bad sign?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, a high TREPS allocation is not automatically a bad sign. It may reflect recent inflows, upcoming redemptions, or a temporary need to hold cash before making investments. The significance depends on the scheme&#8217;s category, investment mandate, recent portfolio&nbsp;activity&nbsp;and how long the higher allocation persists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_TREPS_and_CBLO\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between TREPS and CBLO?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TREPS and CBLO are both associated with short-term secured money-market borrowing and lending, but CBLO was the earlier&nbsp;collateralised&nbsp;borrowing and lending mechanism. 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