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The Treasury Bill Rate (TBR) is the annualized yield on government-issued short-term debt securities. In Ghana, treasury bills are popular investment instruments issued by the Bank of Ghana to finance government operations.
The calculator uses the Treasury Bill Rate formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the annualized return on investment based on the discount from face value and the time to maturity, using a 360-day banking year convention.
Details: Calculating TBR helps investors compare returns across different treasury bill maturities, assess investment opportunities, and make informed decisions about government securities investments in Ghana.
Tips: Enter face value and price in Ghana Cedis (GHS), and days to maturity. All values must be positive (face value > 0, price > 0, days between 1-365).
Q1: What are typical TBR ranges in Ghana?
A: TBR in Ghana typically ranges from 12% to 25% depending on economic conditions, with 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day tenors having different rates.
Q2: Why use 360 days instead of 365?
A: The 360-day year is a banking convention that simplifies interest calculations and is standard practice in treasury bill rate calculations.
Q3: How often are treasury bills issued in Ghana?
A: The Bank of Ghana issues treasury bills weekly through primary auctions, with settlement typically occurring two business days after the auction.
Q4: Can individuals invest in Ghanaian treasury bills?
A: Yes, both institutional and individual investors can participate through licensed primary dealers or commercial banks in Ghana.
Q5: What factors affect TBR in Ghana?
A: TBR is influenced by inflation rates, monetary policy, government borrowing needs, foreign exchange rates, and overall economic stability.