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4.89% average yield according to Crane Retail Money Fund Index 7-day SEC yield as of 03/13/24
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Why invest in money market funds?
Money market funds are a type of mutual fund that can provide a convenient option for excess cash. While not FDIC insured like a savings account they provide potentially higher yields, stability and capital preservation.
Lower risk
Considered one of the lowest risk investments as they commonly invest in short term government securities, tax-exempt municipal securities and corporate and bank debt securities with low credit risk. However, money market funds are not FDIC insured.
Stability
Aim to maintain a stable $1 per share net asset value (NAV) to provide income with safety of principal.
Accessibility & liquidity
Money market funds can be an option to earn income on short term cash while waiting to invest elsewhere.
What are the types of money market funds?
MONEY MARKET FUNDSGovernment & Treasury - taxable
- Treasury funds invest 99.5% or more in cash and U.S. Treasury securities
- Government funds invest 99.5% or more in cash, U.S. government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully with government securities
MONEY MARKET FUNDSGovernment & Treasury - taxable
- Treasury funds invest 99.5% or more in cash and U.S. Treasury securities
- Government funds invest 99.5% or more in cash, U.S. government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully with government securities
MONEY MARKET FUNDSPrime – taxable
- Invests in taxable, short-term corporate and bank debt securities in addition to Government securities
- Investments can also include cash, CDs, commercial paper, corporate notes, and other private instruments from U.S. and international issuers
MONEY MARKET FUNDSPrime – taxable
- Invests in taxable, short-term corporate and bank debt securities in addition to Government securities
- Investments can also include cash, CDs, commercial paper, corporate notes, and other private instruments from U.S. and international issuers
MONEY MARKET FUNDSMunicipal – tax-free
- Invests in short-term municipal bonds issued by state or local government
- Combines tax benefits of municipal bonds with stability, liquidity and diversification
- Exempt from federal income tax and may also offer state income tax relief
MONEY MARKET FUNDSMunicipal – tax-free
- Invests in short-term municipal bonds issued by state or local government
- Combines tax benefits of municipal bonds with stability, liquidity and diversification
- Exempt from federal income tax and may also offer state income tax relief
Investors should carefully read mutual fund's prospectus, which includes information on the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses along with other information about a fund before investing. To obtain a prospectus, contact the call center or visit the fund company's website directly. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. You could lose money by investing in the fund.