Asset-Backed Commercial Paper

A short-term debt security issued by a corporation that is collateralized by some asset. In general, asset-backed commercial paper is secured by accounts receivables or something similar. It carries less risk than other commercial paper, which is unsecured. It is a highly liquid investment and forms part of the money market.

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