Determine which instrument from the list below would be the most appropriate for the described situations (Note: more than one may be suitable):

Repurchase Agreements

Commercial Paper

Negotiable Certificates of Deposit

Federal Funds

Common Stock

Long-term corporate bonds

Bank loans

Mortgage-backed securities

U.S. Government agency securities

1. A large company wishes to obtain financing for inventory that it expects to sell in a month.

1. A large corporation wishes to earn interest on its excess cash balances for a three-day period.

1. A hedge fund wishes to obtain funds to purchase a publicly held corporation and take it private.

1. A large bank wishes to replenish its reserves as soon as possible.

1. A small company requires financing to open a second restaurant in a neighboring town.

1. A large bank needs additional funds since the demand for its loans exceeds the amount it attracts in deposits used to fund them.

1. An entrepreneur needs funding to make her idea commercially viable.

1. Fannie Mae raises funds to purchase mortgages originated by banks.

1. Ginnie Mae raises funds to purchase mortgages originated by banks.

1. A large company decides to raise money to build a new facility overseas.