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REVERSE REPURCHASE AND REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
REVERSE REPURCHASE AND REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS |
10. | REVERSE REPURCHASE AND REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
At June 30, 2012, the Partnership received securities, primarily U.S. and non-U.S. government and agency securities, asset-backed securities and corporate debt, with a fair value of $88.1 million and cash as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements that could be repledged, delivered or otherwise used. Securities with a fair value of $88.1 million were repledged, delivered or used to settle Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased. The Partnership also pledged securities with a carrying value of $115.4 million and cash to collateralize its repurchase agreements. Such securities can be repledged, delivered or otherwise used by the counterparty.

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