FidelityTreasury Money Market Fund: Capital Reserves Class Symbol FSRXX CUSIP 650914104 Fund # 77 08/01/2022 $1.00 1.22% 1.04% 0.70% 0.000033338 0.000033338 650914104 FSRXX 00058 77 Fidelity Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund: Capital Reserves Class
Money market funds are exploding in popularity, but read the fine print before are designed to generate higher yields than bank savings accounts or money market savings accounts.Getty ImagesAccording to the mutual fund industry trade group Investment Company Institute, continued upheavals in the banking industry and the unsettled economy have caused over $ billion to flow into money market funds, or MMFs, in the week ending Wednesday, April 12. This has pushed total money market fund assets to $ trillion, the largest number since the $ trillion pandemic Treasury and government securities MMFs includes investments such as Treasurys Repurchase agreements short-term government securities Certificates of deposit Prime MMFs generally offer an advantage in yield due to their investments in Bank acceptances short-term debt guaranteed by commercial banks Commercial paper unsecured short-term corporate debt MMFs are designed to generate higher yields than bank savings accounts or money market savings accounts. They are most suitable for investors who are seeking to preserve capital, maintain liquidity and earn dividend income. Thus, if an individual wants to invest funds that they know they will need in a short time span, a money market fund could be a viable generate income, but little to no capital appreciation. As a result, MMFs are not considered suitable for long-term investments, but rather as a short-term place to park income generated can be taxable or tax-free depending on the underlying investments. A fund distributes excess earnings from interest as dividends. Investors like MMFs because the fund managers have to make regular payments to the investors, which allows for a steady stream of of Money Market FundsMMFs have been around since the early 1970s. In 1970, Bruce Bent and Henry Brown established the first MMF called the Reserve Primary Fund. Considered a low-risk investment, MMFs gained traction because of their stated goal of maintaining a net asset value, or NAV, of $1 per share. This enabled smaller investors to have a safe place to park cash in the short term, while earning a higher return on their investments than they would with interest-bearing bank the early success of the Reserve Primary Fund, MMFs have been considered safe havens in times of market volatility. Nearly every 401k plan in the nation includes money market funds in the cash category, sometimes as the only cash option the BuckMMFs were started with the premise that the NAV would remain constant at $1 per share. If the NAV went below $1, it was referred to as "breaking the buck."Breaking the buck can occur when Interest rates are too low for the fund to cover operating expenses or losses. Underlying investment values fall. Leverage is used, introducing new capital risk. Too many investors attempt to withdraw funds too quickly. Since inception, the first incident of breaking the buck occurred in 1994 when the Community Bankers Government Money Market Fund was liquidated because of large losses in derivatives. The Investment Company Institute noted that, while this was the very first case of a fund breaking the buck, investors still received 96 cents of every dollar invested. This result generally appeased the public in terms of acceptable additional incidents occurred until 2008, and the very first money market fund was gravely impacted. Investors in the Reserve Primary Fund were rattled to learn that the fund had $785 million in Lehman Brothers commercial paper. While this only represented about of their total holdings, the intense media coverage of Lehman's corporate bankruptcy created conditions causing the fund's NAV to fall to 97 cents per share. As the financial markets melted down, fund managers announced that customers might lose money. This created a significant run on assets, which ultimately caused regulators to force the venerable fund to close its MMFs have grown significantly in size and importance in retirement plans, institutional investors and corporations make up the bulk of investors. This is because the slightly higher rate offered, especially in prime MMF funds, can represent millions of dollars to large investors. Additionally, MMFs tend to have fewer restrictions on withdrawals, adding to their liquidity 2020, short-term interest rates were driven to nearly zero to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. This caused many MMFs to change strategy in order to avoid closing down, which they accomplished through strategies like waiving fees in order to hold yields above zero. The most controversial action taken was to offer negative yields, where investors actually paid for the privilege of the fund holding their money. Unfortunately, some funds still had to close their and ProtectionsIt is important to understand that money market funds are generally considered to be safe investments, but safe does not mean that they are risk-free. Therefore, understanding the pros and cons of any investment takes on a special importance with money market savings accounts offered by banks, MMFs do not offer Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC, protection. Thus investors, while they can typically expect a slightly higher return, are taking an additional risk, since funds are not insured against money market funds are no longer legally required to keep their NAV share prices at or above a dollar. They also do not have to immediately redeem investor shares. Prime MMFs may charge liquidity fees and redemption fees for withdrawals. Additionally, when a money market fund waives fees in order to keep yields high, they are entitled to recoup these losses at a future date. In 2010, the SEC issued a series of new rules to provide more stability and resilience to managing risks. In 2016, the SEC allowed the NAV to float, meaning that it was allowed to go both above and below $1 per share. This gave funds more latitude to deal with adverse conditions without generating a run on funds. However, retail and government MMFs are still required to maintain the $1 per share NAV standard. The SEC continues to weigh additional provisions that would require, among many proposals, that stable NAV funds could convert to a floating NAV if future market conditions warranted it to avoid negative fund GrowthMoney market funds will continue to be in the news, both due to their popularity in the current market environment, but also because the Biden administration is actively promoting environmental, social and governance, or ESG, factors in these is a framework of criteria that corporations can use to evaluate their sustainability. While most ESG efforts are focused on long-term measures such as climate change, executive compensation and diversity initiatives, ESG is finding additional space within the short-term horizons embraced by claim that companies with better ESG characteristics correspond to better credit ratings, which can mitigate risk in the underlying MMF investments. Additionally, ESG-linked commercial paper is becoming more available, which will create new opportunities for socially minded investors and fund Understanding Is KeyMoney market funds' chief competitive advantage is to offer what is historically considered a short-term haven for liquid assets to combat market volatility and generate steady income. It is possible to lose money in these investments and those losses are not backstopped by FDIC all investors should be sure to read the fine print. Additionally, many people would find the services of a professional financial planner invaluable to avoid emotional investment decisions, especially when the markets are moving quickly in response to global Best Financial Tools for You Thispaper develops an affine term structure for the valuation of money market funds. This valuation framework is then used to consider the economic implications of funds that are supported by a capital buffer. The main findings are twofold. First, relatively small capital buffers are capable of absorbing daily fluctuations between a fund's The 10 Best Money Market Funds of June 2023 Fidelity Money Market Fund SPRXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It The Fidelity Money Market Fund is one of three funds on our list that require a minimum initial investment of only one dollar. Still, it is not the cheapest option—seven of the other funds herein levy even lower expense ratios. The bulk of SPRXX’s holdings are various forms of repurchase agreements. Repos, as they’re also known, are overnight loans to the Federal Reserve, backed by Treasurys. The Fed buys them back the next day at a slightly higher price. That price premium is their implicit interest rate. “These are the safest things in the world,” Crane Data President and Publisher Peter Crane told Forbes Advisor. In addition, SPRXX’s holdings include other types of repos, commercial debt and certificates of deposit Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund Investor SWVXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It The Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund was the world’s fastest growing money market fund last year, thanks to Schwab and other brokerages shifting their so-called sweep money out of low-yield bank deposits, into higher-yield money funds, Crane says. SWVXX now holds more than $120 billion of shareholders’ assets. Treasury and other government agency repurchase agreements are SWVXX’s largest single type of holding. CDs and commercial paper are its second and third largest types of holdings. T. Rowe Price Treasury Money Fund Z PRTXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It Its expense ratio puts T. Rowe Price Treasury Money Fund in the middle of the pack in terms of annual cost on our list of best money market mutual funds for 2023. PRTXX is yet another money market fund in which Treasury repurchase agreements account for the vast majority of fund holdings. Treasury bills are the fund’s second biggest category of holdings. Currently, all securities held by the fund will mature in 397 days or less, and PRTXX’s weighted average maturity of holdings will not exceed 60 days. Invesco Premier Portfolio Institutional IPPXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It Invesco Premier Institutional has the highest yield of all funds on our list. That’s due to a portfolio that consists mainly of short-term, high-credit-quality money market instruments. The securities are obligations, and they include primarily commercial paper, certificates of deposits, master and promissory notes, municipal securities and repurchase agreements. JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund MJLXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It One distinctive feature of JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund is that it considers financially material environmental, social and governance ESG factors in investment decisions. MJLXX managers consider those factors with the goal of enhancing long-term, risk-adjusted financial returns. But fund literature makes clear that MJLXX’s consideration of ESG factors does not alter the fund’s strategic goal, which is to invest in high-quality, short-term money market instruments. These include corporate notes, commercial paper, funding agreements, repurchase agreements, CDs and bank obligations. Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund VMFXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It With roughly $245 billion of assets, Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund is the largest portfolio on our list of the best money market funds of 2023. It is the third largest such fund industrywide—one of the larger funds requires an initial investment of at least $10 million, while the other larger fund is Fidelity Government Money Market SPAXX, the next fund on our list. VMFXX invests largely in securities issued by the government or its agencies. It also invests in repurchase agreements with collateral backing of Treasuries or to a lesser extent mortgage-backed securities. VMFXX maintains an average maturity of 60 days or less. Fidelity Government Money Market Fund SPAXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It True to its name, the Fidelity Government Money Market Fund normally has nearly all of its shareholders’ money at work in cash, government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized by cash or government securities. Hypersafe as SPAXX holdings are, they are not entirely risk free. SPAXX literature points out that certain issuers of Government securities are sponsored or chartered by Congress but their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the Treasury. Offsetting that negligible chink in SPAXX’s armor is its massive size, now exceeding $260 billion. Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund VUSXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It The Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund is a stablemate of VFMXX. VUSXX follows a slightly different strategy in constructing its portfolio. VUSXX invests solely in Treasury obligations and repurchase agreements fully collateralized by Treasury securities. Like its larger sister fund, VUSXX maintains an average maturity of 60 days or less. Its expense ratio is the lowest on our list. T. Rowe Price Government Money Fund PRRXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It T. Rowe Price Government Money Fund invests only in dollar-denominated money market securities. All of PRRXX’s securities mature in 397 days or less. The fund’s weighted average maturity will not exceed 60 days. Roughly three-quarters of fund holdings consist of repurchase agreements. PRRXX’s second largest category of holdings is made up of debt issued by the government and its agencies. BlackRock Wealth Liquid Environmentally Aware Fund Investor PINXX Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Minimum Investment Expense Ratio 7-Day Yield Why We Picked It BlackRock Wealth Liquid Environmentally Aware Fund, also known as BlackRock Wealth LEAF, is another socially conscious fund in our list of the best money market funds for 2023. PINXX considers environmental, social and governance ESG factors in its investment decisions, but is not ruled by such factors, according to fund literature. The fund invests in a broad array of securities. Roughly 40% of its holdings are government agency repurchase agreements. About another 15% are CDs. An almost equal amount are commercial paper–that is, short-term unsecured promissory notes issued by companies. Nearly 10% are asset-backed commercial paper. The rest is a mix of fixed income securities. *Asset weights are sourced from fund filings, all other data is sourced from Crane Data, current as of June 1, 2023, unless noted otherwise. Methodology To compile our list of the best money market mutual funds, we searched for funds with a winning combinations of some key traits Wide availability. Many funds offer high yields and charge investors low fees, but the funds are available only through certain brokerages, advisors or workplace retirement plans. Instead, we generally only let funds through our screening process if Crane Data classifies them as retail funds. Likewise, we tried to steer clear of funds that charge liquidity fees or impose limits on redemptions. Low minimums and fees. We screened out all funds that demand initial investments of more than $3,000. And we screened for funds with the lowest expense ratios—all of our picks levy expense ratios of or less. Highest possible yields. We screened out funds with 7-day yields of less than Seven-day yield is the industry standard for making comparisons among funds. It considers fund distributions plus appreciation, minus average fees over seven days—and then projects this average forward over the next 12 months. Large portfolios. We screened out funds with low asset levels. Only one has as little as just over $1 billion in assets. Six have roughly $3 billion to $50 billion in assets. Three have roughly $110 billion to more than $250 billion. Finding funds with all of those attributes is a balancing act. A fund may excel in one or two or even three categories, but it may be a laggard in others or even be an outright failure in some categories. Why does asset level matter? Because money market funds are not bank deposits. They are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC. If a financial crisis arises, the funds that stand the best chance of preserving your principal are the biggest funds. First, they have the deepest pockets. “It takes ample resources to withstand tough times,” Crane said. Second, more assets means more shareholders. And in a financial emergency, you’ll want as many allies as possible to sway regulators and politicians trying to decide which funds and fund complexes to help. “Having 10-to-50 million shareholders on your side doesn’t hurt if you’ve got to call on Washington for emergency support,” Crane said. Size also matters during ordinary times as well. “The bigger the fund, generally the better its service,” Crane said. “In general, I don’t like funds at small financial firms. And I don’t want to think about limitations on access and extra fees charged by funds with weird share class letters at the end of the To learn more about our rating and review methodology and editorial process, check out our guide on how Forbes Advisor rates investing products. The author owned shares of the Fidelity Money Market Fund when this article was published. He held no positions in the other securities discussed in the post at the original time of What is a Money Market Mutual Fund? Money market funds are fixed income mutual funds that invest in debt securities with short maturities and very low credit risk. They offer ultra-low volatility and extremely good liquidity and may invest in taxable or tax-exempt government securities. Money market funds are open-ended funds, meaning they may sell unlimited shares to customers. The fund sells and redeems the shares at a price equivalent to the net asset value NAV, which is calculated daily. The managers of money market funds always aim to keep their NAV fixed at $1 per share using special pricing and valuation conventions. Some allow their NAV to float based on the current market value of the securities in their portfolios. Types of Money Market Funds Money market mutual funds are defined by their type of investments, typically labeled as government, prime or municipal funds. Prime and municipal funds are further classified as retail or institutional, depending upon the type of investors in the fund. Government funds must invest of their assets in government-issued securities and consequently are extremely safe. Municipal money market funds invest in municipal bonds issued by municipalities and municipal agencies, which pay interest exempt from federal income tax. Prime money market funds invest in corporate commercial paper, repurchase agreements, certificates of deposit, and other bank debt securities. Which Is Better Money Market Fund or Savings Account? A savings account with a financial institution is the safest, most liquid option for holding cash. That’s because the FDIC insures savings account deposits for up to $250,000, and funds are instantly available at the ATM or counter. That same insurance coverage applies to money market accounts MMAs, which are available at banks and credit unions, but are not the same thing as similarly named money market mutual funds. Money market mutual funds, often referred to simply as money market funds, are investment securities, not bank accounts. As such, they have no FDIC insurance. Still, money market funds are also very low risk given that they invest in cash and securities guaranteed by the US government, such as Treasury bills, Treasury notes and repurchase agreements based on government-backed obligations. Both accounts are extremely liquid, although some funds impose liquidity fees on redemption and certain limitations on redemption periods. Money Market Funds in the Current Environment Money market funds offered negligible yields in the low-rate environment that persisted over the past several years. Now that interest rates are rising, seven-day yields have climbed. Still, inflation remains high. Rising interest rates are enabling savers to trim the gap between the value of their savings in money market funds and the pace at which inflation is eroding that money’s purchasing power. Investors are responding, big time. Assets in money market funds have hit all-time record levels four weeks in a row, according to Investors poured a net $ billion into money market funds just in the latest week, which ended April 5, says the Investment Company Institute ICI, an industry trade group. That put money market fund assets at $ trillion. That’s a leap of over the past 52 weeks. It’s a surge this year alone. Keeping up with inflation and out-earning savings and checking accounts are not the only catalysts for inflows. “The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the cryptocurrency collapse have spooked investors, who are leery about leaving money in bank deposit accounts in excess of the FDIC-insured amount of $250,000–and even amounts smaller than that,” Crane said. 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With interest rates higher than they’ve been in some time, savers and investors are once again able to earn decent rates of return in relatively safe investments such as money market funds. Money market funds invest in short-term securities issued by governments and corporations and are available from several different brokers and fund managers. Investors in money market funds earn income, or a yield, from the securities that are held within the fund. Here are some of the top money market funds to consider for your portfolio. Top money market funds Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund VMFXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund SWVXX Fidelity Money Market Fund SPRXX Invesco Government Money Market Fund INAXX JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund VMVXX Vanguard Municipal Money Market Fund VMSXX *Data listed below is as of May 9, 2023. Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund VMFXX The Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund invests in cash and short-term securities issued by the government. The fund aims to provide current income while maintaining a high level of liquidity. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund SWVXX The Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund invests in short-term securities issued by and foreign entities. The securities may be issued by governments, corporations or financial institutions. The fund aims to earn the highest possible current income while maintaining stability and high levels of liquidity. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion Fidelity Money Market Fund SPRXX The Fidelity Money Market Fund invests in short-term securities to produce a high level of current income while maintaining stability and a high level of liquidity. The securities purchased may be issued by domestic or foreign issuers. The fund also invests in repurchase agreements and the commercial paper of financial institutions. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion Invesco Government Money Market Fund INAXX The Invesco Government Money Market Fund aims to provide a high level of current income while maintaining stability and high liquidity. It invests essentially all of its total assets in cash, government securities and repurchase agreements backed by government securities. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund VMVXX The JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund seeks to generate current income while providing a high level of liquidity and a low volatility of principal. The fund invests in short-term securities that present minimal credit risk such as government securities, floating-rate debt issued by and foreign corporations and highly-rated commercial paper. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion Vanguard Municipal Money Market Fund VMSXX The Vanguard Municipal Money Market Fund aims to provide current income that is exempt from federal income taxes while maintaining stability and a high level of liquidity. Because the fund invests in municipal securities that are exempt from federal income tax, the yield is lower than other money market funds. Yield percent Expense ratio percent Fund assets $ billion What is a money market mutual fund? A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in short-term securities with very little credit risk. These securities may be issued by governments, corporations or financial institutions that reside in the or abroad. Money market funds are considered to be low-risk investments that offer current income based on the prevailing level of interest rates. Money market funds aim to maintain a net asset value, or NAV, of $ while providing a high level of current income. Other mutual funds, such as stock funds, may aim to increase their NAV as their underlying investments perform well, but money market funds seek stability. Types of money market mutual funds Money market funds are typically divided into three categories government, prime and municipal. Here’s what you should know about each type. Government Government funds invest in cash, Treasury securities and repurchase agreements that are collateralized by Treasury securities. Prime Prime, or general purpose, funds invest in government securities as well as commercial paper, certificates of deposit, short-term securities issued by domestic and foreign corporations and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. Municipal Municipal or tax-exempt funds invest the majority of their assets in securities that are exempt from federal income tax. Money market funds vs. money market accounts You may have seen banks or credit unions reference money market accounts and wondered if these are the same thing as money market funds. The answer is no. A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in short-term securities while a money market account is a product that banks or credit unions offer to customers that typically earns a higher rate of interest than a standard savings account. Perhaps the most important difference between money market funds and money market accounts is that money market funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations, or FDIC, whereas money market accounts are FDIC-insured. Money market funds come with very low risk, but there have been instances where funds “broke the buck,” meaning their NAV dropped below $ such as during the 2008 financial crisis. In these instances, the fund may be liquidated and investors could receive less than $ per share. How to choose a money market mutual fund Money market funds are offered by a number of different financial institutions such as banks, brokerage firms and mutual fund companies. Here are some of the key factors to consider when choosing a money market fund Yield You’ll want to compare a fund’s yield to other funds in the industry to make sure you’re getting the best return on your investment. Expense ratio Funds charge an expense ratio, which comes directly out of the return you ultimately earn as an investor. All else being equal, the lower the expense ratio, the better it is for investors. Type of fund Consider whether you’d like to invest in a government, prime or municipal money market fund. Municipal money market funds may be particularly appealing for those in high tax brackets. Other fees Be sure to pay attention to any additional fees you may be charged when buying and selling money market funds. Some brokers may charge mutual fund commissions, while others may charge fees for funds from certain fund families. Bottom line Money market funds aim to invest in high quality short-term securities that provide a high level of current income while maintaining liquidity and stability. The funds may invest in government securities as well as securities issued by and foreign entities. Municipal money market funds invest primarily in tax-exempt securities. Money market funds can be a good fit for investors looking to benefit from the current interest rate environment or saving for a short-term goal. Keep in mind that while the funds are considered low risk, they are not FDIC-insured. Editorial Disclaimer All investors are advised to conduct their own independent research into investment strategies before making an investment decision. In addition, investors are advised that past investment product performance is no guarantee of future price appreciation.
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April 13, 2022 5 min readGet to know the definition and how money market accounts workApril 13, 2022 5 min readWhen it comes to your savings, you want to know everything about where you’re putting your money and if you’re getting the most from it. If you’ve heard of a money market account but don’t really know what it is, you’re not alone. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about money market accounts, sometimes referred to as MMAs. So what exactly is a money market account? Despite its name, a money market account has nothing to do with the stock market. A money market account is a unique savings account that generally earns you a higher savings rate than traditional savings It may offer some check-writing and debit card Also, with the higher savings return benefits of a money market account, there may be certain restrictions. Often, money market account savings can require a higher minimum balance than traditional savings What’s the difference between money market accounts, savings accounts and CDs? While a money market savings account is a type of savings account, it's different from typical savings accounts. Overall, the greatest difference between a money market account and a savings account is the annual percentage yield APY. The APY reflects how much your account will earn each It’s based on your interest rate and how often it’s compounded. While searching for what a money market savings account is, you may have come across another type of savings account called a certificate of deposit, or a CD. This is a type of savings account that requires you to deposit money for a specific amount of time, called a Typically, the longer the term, the higher the A big difference between a CD and a money market account is that with a CD, you have to keep your money within the account for the term. If you take it out early, you might have to pay a penalty. Once the term is over, most CDs allow you to access your money, plus any interest earned. With a money market account, you can usually access your money without having to face penalties. How does a money market account compare to a high-yield savings account? When you’re considering a money market account vs. a high-yield savings account, you’ll find them to be very similar at first glance. Both might require a higher minimum deposit, both might offer comparable interest rates and both might have similar restrictions on the number of withdrawals or transfers you’re allowed to make each month. One difference between the accounts is access. They can both be used to support savings goals. But remember, money market accounts may give you the ability to write checks and use a debit card. How does a money market account work? If you're looking into opening a money market account, how it works might be of interest to you. For customers, a money market account works similar to a savings account You deposit your savings into the account, you start earning interest and your money is available when you want it. How often do money market accounts pay interest? While it depends on your bank and your specific account, interest on money market accounts is usually credited So why the higher savings rate than traditional savings accounts? What’s the catch? Generally, the bank is giving you extra interest for keeping extra money in your account. The bank rewards you with the higher APY incentive if you meet certain How safe are money market accounts? When it comes to your savings, you want to know your money is safe. At insured banks and institutions, it is. If your bank fails, your money is secure because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC promises to insure your money up to the allowable Benefits and disadvantages of a money market account If you’re thinking of opening a money market account, hold onto this list so you can have the pros and cons handy. It’s important to know the benefits and advantages of a money market account, as well as any disadvantages. Pros They usually have higher savings interest rates than a typical savings account. They are typically FDIC-insured. They may allow you to have access to your money via debit card or checks. Cons They might require a minimum balance to receive the highest savings interest rate. They may limit how many times you can access your money a month. How do I choose the best money market account? Many banks and many credit unions offer money market accounts, but they’re not all the same. The first thing to consider is the savings rate. As you’ve seen, a higher savings rate can earn you more money. However, you should also consider any promotions a bank may offer. Some banks may offer bonuses when you open a new account. Next, you’ll want to find out if there are fees—and how these fees might affect your savings. Some accounts are free as long as you maintain the minimum balance, but it’s always a good idea to check the fine print. Finally, you should understand how much you can afford to save. You want to ensure you have enough money available for your day-to-day spending. When you research the minimum balance requirements and transaction restrictions, you want to know you can comfortably afford to meet the conditions on a regular basis. Should I open a money market account? As you consider whether or not a money market account is right for you, it helps to keep in mind these things If you usually just keep your savings for a rainy-day fund, a money market account is a great way to earn interest on the money you already have. If you're inclined to make frequent withdrawals, a checking account might be a better option. If you can't afford the minimum balance, a traditional savings account may suit you better. If you would like to have some accessible savings, rather than locking your money away in a CD, a money market account could be a good way to achieve that while still earning interest. If you already have the minimum balance sitting in another savings or checking account, it might make sense to open a money market account to take advantage of higher interest. Either way, there are advantages of money market accounts as well as savings accounts, so the right one for you completely depends on your situation. 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Open-ended fixed income mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities What are Money Market Funds? Money market funds are open-ended fixed income mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities, such as Treasury bills, municipal bills, and short-term corporate and bank debt instruments that come with low credit risk and emphasize liquidity. Understanding Money Market Funds Money market securities typically come with maturities under 12 months. The short-term nature of the securities is a way of reducing risk and uncertainty. The selection of money market investments is performed by a fund manager as it should relate to the type of money market fund. Money market funds are not insured by the federal government FDIC, unlike money market accounts, which are insured. Money market mutual fund income is usually in the form of a dividend; it can be taxed or tax-exempt depending on the nature of securities invested in the fund. The funds can be used as a cash management tool in business because of their liquidity and flexibility, hence their popularity. Money market funds were developed and came into use in the 1970s. They are regulated through the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 in the United States and Regulation 2017/1131 in Europe. According to the Investment Company Institute, money market funds total $ trillion, as of June 17, 2020, and are distributed as follows Objectives of Money Market Fund Investments Investors take part in money market funds for the following reasons Short-term investment horizon Low conservative risk appetite with preference to low-security volatility High liquidity needs Low returns, which is compensated by low risk Stability and certainty Types of Money Market Funds The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC regulations comprise three categories of money market funds based on the securities in the fund 1. Government The funds invest in about in government-backed securities such as Treasury bills, collateralized Treasury securities, repurchase agreements, and Federal Home Loan securities. They also invest in government-sponsored enterprises GSE securities, such as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Since government-backed paper is “risk-free,” the funds are considered very safe. 2. Prime They are funds invested in short-term corporate debt instruments, such as commercial paper, corporate notes, and short-term bank securities banker’s acceptances and certificates of deposits. They also include repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. 3. Municipal tax-free The money market funds are predominantly invested in securities issued by municipalities, which are federal and often state income tax-exempt securities. Other entities also issue securities with tax protection, which the money funds also participate in, such as state municipal. Benefits of Using Money Market Funds 1. Liquidity The redemption of a money market fund usually takes less than two business days, and it is fairly easy to settle brokerage account investment trades. 2. Risk management Money market funds act as a risk management tool, as funds are invested in cash equivalent securities with low risk and high liquidity. 3. Short-term The short-term nature of money market funds ensures a low interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. 4. Security Money market funds invest in low-risk and high-credit quality securities, ensuring high security. 5. Stability Money market funds are low volatility investments. 6. Convenience Easy access to funds through a checking account linked to an income-yielding money market investment fund. 7. Diversification Money market funds usually hold a diversified portfolio of government, corporate, and tax-free debt securities. 8. Tax exemption Municipal issues in which money market funds invest in are federal and often state income tax-exempt; hence they provide tax-efficient income. Money Market Fund Risks 1. Credit risk Money market securities are susceptible to volatility and are not FDIC-insured, hence the potential to not lose money, however low, is not guaranteed. There exists a probability of loss, although it is generally quite small. There is no guarantee that investors will receive $ per share on the redemption of their shares. 2. Low returns The low returns of money market funds are usually lower than other funds comprising of assets such as stocks and properties. There is a chance that money market returns may also fall below the inflation rate, providing negative real returns to investors inflation risk. Interest rates can also go down further, reducing returns on money market investments. 3. Liquidity fees and redemption gates It involves the imposition of high liquidity fees, fees levied on the sale of shares. Redemption gates require waiting periods before redeeming proceeds from money market funds, normally implemented to prevent a run on the fund in periods of market stress. 4. Foreign exchange exposure This risk is borne by funds that invest in money market instruments across borders that are denominated in other currencies other than the home currency. 5. Environmental changes Changes in economic policies and government regulations can result in an adverse impact on the price of money market securities and their issuers’ financial standing, if they affect interest rates and money supply. Related Readings CFI is the official provider of the global Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst CBCA™ certification program, designed to help anyone become a world-class financial analyst. 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Forbuilding long-term capital outside of a retirement fund clients can make use of the Market Plus Fund, a relatively aggressive capital growth portfolio. (12h00 for the Money Market Fund) to ensure same day value. For International Unit Trust Funds that are denominated in a foreign currency, fund valuations take place at approximately It's an open-ended mutual fund that invests in short-term debt securities such as US Treasury bills . Money market funds are important providers of liquidity to financial intermediaries, and are widely regarded as being as safe as bank deposits - though this isn't always the have you heard about money market funds?Money market funds are widely followed in the financial press. They tend to see higher inflows at times of uncertainty - this was certainly the case at the end of July 2017, as this report you need to know about money market the US, money market funds are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act 1940 . Money funds mainly buy the highest rated debt, which matures in under 13 portfolio has to maintain a weighted average maturity of 60 days or less, and not invest more than 5% in any one issuer - except government securities and repurchase agreements .Money market funds seek a stable net asset value of $1 per share, and they aim to never lose money. Funds have only rarely 'broken the buck' seen their net asset value per share drop below $1.Find out more about money market a look at our guides to mutual funds and debt securities to discover more about this area of investing.

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