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ATTACHMENT 2 q. Asset-Backed, Mortgage-Backed, Mortgage Pass-Through Securities, and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations From Issuers Not Defined in Paragraphs d. and e. of the Authorized and Suitable Investments Section of this Policy: The securities shall be rated in a rating category of"AX or its equivalent or better by one NRSRO. No more than 20% of the total portfolio may be invested in these securities. No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in any single Asset- Backed or Commercial Mortgage security issuer. The maximum legal final maturity does not exceed five (5) years. PROHIBITED INVESTMENT VEHICLES AND PRACTICES • State law notwithstanding, any investments not specifically described herein are prohibited, including, but not limited to futures and options. • In accordance with Government Code, Section 53601.6, investment in inverse floaters, range notes, or mortgage derived interest-only strips is prohibited. • Investment in any security that could result in a zero interest accrual if held to maturity is prohibited. Under a provision sunsetting on January 1, 2026, securities backed by the U.S. Government that could result in a zero- or negative-interest accrual if held to maturity are permitted. • Trading securities for the sole purpose of speculating on the future direction of interest rates is prohibited. • Purchasing or selling securities on margin is prohibited. • The use of reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending or any other form of borrowing or leverage is prohibited. • The purchase of foreign currency denominated securities is prohibited. • Agencies that are not Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission are prohibited from purchasing Private Placement Securities. The SEC defines a QIB as having at least $100,000,000 in securities owned and invested. INVESTMENT POOLS/MUTUAL FUNDS The City shall conduct a thorough investigation of any pool or mutual fund prior to making an investment, and on a continual basis thereafter. The Director of Finance shall develop a questionnaire which will answer the following questions: • A description of eligible investment securities, and a written statement of investment policy and objectives. • A description of interest calculations and how it is distributed, and how gains and losses are treated. • A description of how the securities are safeguarded (including the settlement processes), and how often the securities are priced and the program audited. 10