Purchases in agency MBS for the System Open Market Account (SOMA).

• Purchases summarize all trades executed during the indicated period including purchases associated with dollar rolls.
• Settled holdings are reported on H.4.1: Factors Affecting Reserve Balances
  

Gross purchases from October 3 through October 5: $3,950 million
Sales (dollar rolls) from October 3 through October 5: $0.0 million
Net purchases from October 3 through October 5: $3,950 million

All amounts reflect current face.