Which of the following statements are true regarding new issues of u. s. government agency securities?
i. the securities are sold through a selling group appointed by the agency
ii. the securities are sold through a selling group appointed by the federal reserve
iii. the securities are sold at par
iv. the securities are sold at a par plus a mark-up

I). The securities are sold through a selling group appointed by the Agency.

III). The securities are sold at par.

Explanation:

As per the question, the above-provided statements would be considered true regarding the new issues of United States government agency securities. They correctly describe the selling group consisting of a group of banks, brokers, and dealers assigned by the agency to sell the securities at par to the public. Therefore, options I and III are the only true statements while the other options assert an incorrect or unclear claim. Thus, the options I and III are the correct answers.

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