Dupont Fabros Technology (Dupont Fabros Technology) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $31.13 Mil (As of Jun. 2017)

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What is Dupont Fabros Technology Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Dupont Fabros Technology's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Dec. 2016 ($38.62 Mil) to Mar. 2017 ($44.98 Mil) but then stayed the same from Mar. 2017 ($44.98 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($31.13 Mil).

Dupont Fabros Technology's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Dec. 2014 ($29.60 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($31.23 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2015 ($31.23 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($38.62 Mil).

Dupont Fabros Technology Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dupont Fabros Technology's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Dupont Fabros Technology Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Dupont Fabros Technology Annual Data

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Dupont Fabros Technology Quarterly Data
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															277.04	61.82	38.62	44.98	31.13

Dupont Fabros Technology Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Dupont Fabros Technology (NYSE:DFTPRACL.PFD) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

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Dupont Fabros Technology (Dupont Fabros Technology) Business Description

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Dupont Fabros Technology, or DFT, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the design and operation of multitenant, wholesale data centers in metropolitan areas across the United States. The company provides the space and infrastructure, such as electrical power, security, and fire suppression services for customers to operate their servers and computing equipment. Its real estate portfolio is composed of large data centers located in the Northern Virginia, Chicago, Greater New York City, and Santa Clara, California areas. DFT derives the majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from tenants in short- to medium-term lease agreements. The company's major customers are technology companies, including Microsoft, Facebook, and Yahoo, which account for most of its revenue.

Executives

Brian D Doricko	officer: SVP, Chief Revenue Officer	1212 NEW YORK AVENUE,NW,SUITE 900, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Mary M Styer	director	1212 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Scott A Davis	officer: EVP, Operations	401 9TH STREET, NW #600, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Christopher P. Eldredge	director, officer: President and CEO	401 9TH STREET, NW #600, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Frederic V Malek	director	C/O THAYER LODGING GROUP, 1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW #525, WASHINGTON DC 20006
James Warren Armstrong	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	401 9TH STREET, NW #600, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Maria Kenny	officer: SVP Finance & Treasurer	401 9TH STREET, NW #600, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Jonathan G Heiliger	director	JIVE SOFTWARE, INC., 325 LYTTON AVENUE, SUITE 200, PALO ALTO CA 94301
Roberts John T Jr	director
Thomas D Eckert	director	1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY, SUITE 410, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401
Hossein Fateh	director, officer: President and CEO	C/O DUPONT FABROS TECHNOLOGY, INC., 1212 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW, STE 900, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Du Pont Lammot J	director, officer: Executive Chairman	C/O DUPONT FABROS TECHNOLOGY, INC., 401 9TH STREET, NW #600, WASHINGTON DC 20004
Mark Amin	director	2700 COLORADO AVE., SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Michael A Coke	director	TERRENO REALTY CORPORATION, 101 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 200, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
John H Toole	director	250 FARMINGTON DRIVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901