Purchases of covered bonds during the coronavirus pandemic
From 25 March 2020 until the end of December 2022, the Riksbank purchased covered bonds for SEK 465 billion. These purchases were part of the Riksbank's asset purchases totalling SEK 700 billion to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the Swedish economy.
The purpose of the purchases was to keep general interest rates low and facilitate credit supply. During 2022, the purchases were aimed at compensating for the maturing bonds in the Riksbank's portfolio. The Riksbank ended the purchases of covered bonds in December 2022.
The Riksbank purchased covered bonds (mortgage bonds) issued in Swedish kronor by Swedish credit institutions with maturities of over one year. The covered bonds were purchased on the secondary market through digital auctions in which the Riksbank's monetary policy counterparties could participate.
More detailed information on the covered bond purchases can be found in the document under “Related content” below.
Purchases of covered bonds
The Riksbank's total purchases of covered bonds during the period March 2020 to the end of December 2022 are presented here. In total, the Riksbank purchased covered bonds for SEK 465 billion.
Purchases of covered bonds
The Riksbank’s total holdings of securities
The page Securities holdings in SEK shows the Riksbank’s total holdings of securities.
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