The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities (asset item 5 minus liability
items 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and 4) fell by EUR 139.7 billion to -EUR 3,096.8 billion. This was due primarily
to the change in the level of the deposit facility (liability item 2.2).
Base money (liability items 1, 2.1 and 2.2) rose by EUR 114.9 billion to EUR 5,313.2 billion.
The table below provides the detailed breakdown of securities held for monetary policy purposes
(asset item 7.1) into the different portfolios. All portfolios are accounted for at amortised cost.
