An investment fund that achieves great liquidity by investing in short-term, securities offering low returns and little investment risk.
Mutual fund that exclusively invests in short-term debt securities with the intent of maximizing liquidity, capital preservation and current income. These funds typically maintain a stable NAV of $1.
unit trust or mutual fund which invests solely in money market (short-term) securities.
A mutual fund that invests in high quality, short-term debt instruments such as Treasury bills or certificates of deposit. Money market fund investors earn a steady stream of interest income that varies with short-term interest rates. Generally investors may cash out at anytime.
Generally, a mutual fund which typically invests in short-term debt instruments such as government securities, commercial paper, and large denomination certificates of deposit of banks.
A fund invested in short-term securities, which are not insured or guaranteed by the government.
Mutual fund whose investments are in high-yield money market investments such a federal securities, CDs, and commercial paper.
A mutual fund that invests primarily in treasury bills and other low-risk short-term investments. It is appropriate for investors who require access to cash and have a low level of risk tolerance.
a fund that offers investors higher interest than normal deposit accounts in banks.
Kind of mutual fund which seeks to maintain a stable $1 share price pursuant to Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. An investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government and there can be no assurance that a money market fund will be able to maintain a stable $1 share price.
A money market fund is a mutual fund or unit trust that invests its capital into short term money market assets, such as bank certificates of deposit or commercial paper.
A type of mutual fund based on money markets.
Type of mutual fund whose portfolio is made up of short-term investments, such as U.S. Treasury bills, bank certificates of deposit, and short-term corporate and government securities. Money market funds maintain a per-share net asset value of $1. Shareholders receive interest and usually enjoy check-writing privileges. At CFS, when you're between investments you can authorize uninvested cash in your account to be placed in a money market fund.
Fund that invests in assets in the money market, i.e. in fixed income assets with a term of less than 18 months. Also known as money funds.
Nearly as safe as bank accounts but with higher returns, these funds consist of an ever-changing collection of very short term loans to large, stable companies or governments. Also called "money funds."
a collection of assets that are tied to the money market and are intended to provide protection of the principle investment with the intent on returning a small dividend in the form of interest for the use of the money
a low-risk investment in short-term securities
A portfolio of very short-term, low-risk securities including bankers' acceptances, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and Treasury bills. These funds are very liquid; you can put money in and take money out easily, often by simply writing a check. A money market fund accrues interest daily and generally pays it out monthly, all the while maintaining a fixed price of $1.00 per share.
A fund investing in cash deposits and short-dated securities, usually with a maturity of one year or less.
An investment fund that invests primarily in short-term loans to corporations and governments.
A type of bond fund that typically holds relatively safe investments that can be quickly converted to cash. Most money market funds hold bonds or bond-like investments that become due (mature) in 30 days or less.
Investment in short-term, high interest credit instruments such as Treasury bills for the average investor seeking immediate income and high investment safety.
Fixed-income mutual funds that invest in short-term securities (maturing within one year).
A combination savings-investment plan in which the deposit holder (brokerage firm) invests your money in a variety of financial instruments
Name for an open-ended investment company whose portfolio consists of money market instruments.
Mutual funds that invest in Government of Canada Treasury bills, provincial Treasury bills, and short-term commercial paper issued by the most credit-worthy corporations. The returns for these funds are expressed as a yield.
A fund designed to provide safety of principal and current income by investing in securities that mature in one year or less, such as bank CD's, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury bills. The price is typically fixed (but not guaranteed to remain) at $1. Money market funds have the lowest level of risk of any type of mutual fund. Due to our firm's internal policy, as well as some system limitations, we do not process money market transactions. Branches/clients need to go directly to the fund.
A mutual fund which seeks maximum current income through investments in securities whose maturities are less than one year. Such securities may include cash equivalents, such as bank CDs, Treasury Bills, etc.
A fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value of $1 per share. Money market funds are generally considered to be conservative; however they are not guaranteed by the U.S. government and can lose value.
Mutual fund that invests solely in money market instruments.
An open end or closed end investment company which pools the money of its shareholders into one professionally managed account; investments are made in a wide varieties of securities.
A mutual fund invested in short-term securities that are easily turned into cash.
A mutual fund that invests in commercial paper, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and other highly liquid and safe securities, and pays money market rates of interest. Interest is credited to shareholders monthly. The fund's net asset value (NAV) remains a constant $1 per share - only the interest rate goes up or down. Money market funds usually offer checkwriting privileges. Most funds are not federally insured, but some are covered by private insurance.
a mutual fund that invests in very short-term, highly liquid investments.
A mutual fund that invests in short-term debt instruments. In general, the net asset value of a money market fund is stable at $1 per share. The value of a money market fund is not guaranteed or insured in any way; however, it is considered a very conservative investment with very little risk of loss of principal. Money market funds pay interest consistent with the income on the underlying investments less the expenses of the fund.
A mutual fund seeking to generate income for participants through investments in short-term securities.
A mutual fund whose investments are in high-yield money market instruments such as federal securities, CDs and commercial paper. Its intent is to make such instruments, normally purchased in large denominations by institutions, available indirectly to individuals. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FederaL Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. For more complete information, including fees and charges, please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.
A fund designed to provide stability of principal and current income by investing in securities that mature in one year or less, such as bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and U.S. Treasury bills. The price per share usually is fixed at $1.00. An investment in a money market mutual fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although it seeks to maintain a stable share price of $1.00, it is possible to lose money by investing in money market mutual funds.
A mutual fund type that has a net asset value that is almost always $1. Expected income from this type of fund is safe, but low.
A mutual fund which is designed for current income and invests in very liquid assets such as federal securities, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper (very short-term bonds). An investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government, and there can be no assurance that money market funds will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.
A common trust fund or mutual fund that aims to pay money market interest rates. This is accomplished by investing in safe, highly liquid securities, including bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements. Money funds make these high interest securities available to the average investor seeking immediate income and high investment safety
Money market funds seek to maintain a stable net asset value by investing in the short-term, high-grade securities sold in the money market. These are generally the safest, most stable securities available, including Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. Money market funds limit the average maturity of their portfolio to 90 days or less. They seek to generate monthly income, and to maintain a stable $1.00 per share net asset value. Some money market funds offer checkwriting privileges. No fees are generally charged to purchase or redeem shares in a money market fund. Several different portfolio types are available: Taxable, taxable government securities, and national or state tax-free.
A mutual fund that seeks income, liquidity, and a stable share price by investing in very short-term investments. It usually has a stable share value of $1.00.
Open-ended fund that invests in commercial papers, government securities, certificates of deposits, and other highly liquid and safe securities. Unlike all other types of funds whose share prices fluctuate, money market funds attempt to maintain a stable share price.
A mutual fund that invests only in short term instruments, such as short-term notes issued by corporations, or Treasury bills.
A low-risk mutual fund that achieves great liquidity by investing primarily in short- term securities.
A type of Mutual Fund that invests in commercial paper, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and other highly liquid and safe securities that pay money market rates of interest. Though these funds are not federally insured, like a bank account, there hasn't been a complete failure to date (there have been two failures, but, the shareholders were reimbursed in the first case and the second is still pending). A Money Market Mutual Fund is not the same as a Money Market Deposit Account (MMDA's) that you get through a bank.
An open-end mutual fund that invests in short-term securities such as Treasury bills, certificates of deposit and commercial paper and seeks to maintain a $1 per share value.
A mutual fund that specializes in investing in short-term securities and that tries to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.
A mutual fund that invests in low-risk, short-term debt securities with the goal of providing current income and a stable $1.00 per share net asset value (though the price per share is not guaranteed).
A fund that invests in various short-term debt instruments (i.e., commercial paper, negotiable certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances, Treasury bills, etc.). Shares seek to maintain a net asset value of $1 but the interest rate changes daily.
A relatively low-risk mutual fund (when compared with others) managed to maintain a stable $1 share price/NAV. Investments in these funds are neither insured not guaranteed by the U.S. government, and there can be no assurance that a fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1 per share.
An investment fund of (mainly) short-term fixed obligations. Highly liquid. A relatively secure place to put monry, but not insured or guarenteed by the U.S.A. government.
A class of mutual funds that buys high-quality, short-term notes, acceptances, or certificates of deposit (usually 60 days or less) of many corporations and/or government entities, thereby diluting its risk if any one debtor should fail to repay the debt when due. The fund sells shares to investors, who receive regular payments of interest. The percentage of interest varies from period to period, based on the interest earned and the expenses paid by the fund during the period. The investor at any time can sell his shares back to the fund, usually receiving his exact original dollar investment plus any accrued unpaid interest to date. However, should the fund suffer a major loss, the shareholder has no guarantee that his investment will be repaid in full because money market funds do not carry federal deposit insurance.
A mutual fund that aims at maximum safety, liquidity, and (usually) a constant price for its shares. Its assets are invested to earn current market interest rates on the safest, short-term, highly liquid investments.
A mutual fund seeking principal security and income.
A mutual fund that invests in short-term, low-risk securities and allows investors to write checks against their accounts.
A type of investment company in which the funds of many individuals who have similar investment goals are pooled into one or more types of equity and debt securities. The yields on these investments fluctuate due to varying interest rates and the continuously changing investment portfolios.
a a type of mutual fund that invests in securities that mature in less than one year.
A mutual fund that invests in paper-based instruments such as commercial paper, repurchase agreements, banker's acceptances, certificates of deposit, and other very secure low yielding investments. A money market fund usually carries a consistent price of $1 per share and is considered a liquid asset like a savings and checking account one might have at a bank.
A mutual fund that invests in cash and equivalents. Generally, has a stable $1 per share net asset value (NAV) and a variable rate of return. Not federally insured but short-term nature of investments plus private insurance make them quite safe. Dividends are paid periodically and are automatically reinvested in more shares. Available from banks, mutual fund companies, and brokerage firms, these funds are used as a convenient place to park cash and earn "interest" (really dividends, as mentioned above). Most brokerage and mutual accounts have an associated money market fund account. Money market funds can be taxable or tax-exempt. Each day, the balance in the cash/margin account, which comes from the proceeds of trades and distributions, is swept into the money market fund.
A type of mutual fund that invests in short term securities. It is one of the most popular liquid investments because shareowners have check-writing capabilities and instant access to their funds.
A mutual fund investing in money market instruments.
A fund that invests in short term debt instruments... more on Money market fund
A useless fund in every investment account that should be kept as close to zero as possible, because everyone knows you should always be fully invested.
A mutual fund that invests only in money markets.
A mutual fund whose investments are in high-yield money market instruments such as federal securities, CDs and commercial paper. Its intent is to make such instruments, normally purchased in large denominations by institutions, available indirectly to individuals. (See: Certificate of Deposit, Commercial Paper)
A type of mutual fund that specializes in securities of the money market, such as T bills and commercial paper.
A highly liquid mutual fund that invests in short-term securities and seeks to maintain a stable net asset value of £1 per share.
An open-ended mutual fund that invests in very short-term instruments such as: government treasury bonds, corporate commercial paper and certificates of deposit from banks.
A collective investment scheme that invests in very short-term, high-liquidity investments. Similar to a savings account, though usually offering better interest rates.
Seeks to provide current income and maintain a stable net asset value of $1 per share by investing in short-term, high-grade securities. Investments in the fund are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
Mutual funds that are designed to seek current income and remain stable by investing in short-term, relatively liquid assets, such as treasury bills, certificates of deposit and bonds or notes with remaining maturities of thirteen months or less.
A mutual fund that invests in money-market instruments.
A fund designed to provide safety of principal and current income by investing in securities that mature in one year or less, such as bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and Government stock. The price per share is fixed at $1.00. Money market funds have the lowest risk of any type.
A fund investing in deposits, money market instruments, such as short-dated securities, usually with a maturity of one year or less.
A mutual fund that invests in short-term, high-grade fixed-income securities, and seeks the highest level of income consistent with preservation of capital (i.e., maintaining a stable share price).
A mutual fund company that sells shares of ownership and uses the proceeds to purchase short-term, high-quality securities such as Treasury bills and negotiable certificates of deposit. Income earned by shareholders is received in the form of additional shares of stock in the fund. (See also Mutual fund.)
A type of Mutual Fund that invests in commercial paper, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and other highly liquid and safe securities that pay money market rates of interest usually lower than less liquid accounts. It is very liquid in nature.
A mutual fund that invests only in short term securities.
A type of mutual fund that invests primarily in treasury bills and other low-risk, short-term investments.
A mutual fund made up of money market instruments that are short term in nature.
Open-ended mutual fund that invests in commercial paper, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and other highly liquid and safe securities, and pays money market rates of interest. The fund's net asset value remains a constant $1 a share, only the interest rate goes up or down. (see Certificate of Deposit, Commercial Paper)
Mutual fund that pools the resources of individuals for investing in certain managed investments.
A mutual fund that invests in short-term debt instruments. The fund's objective is to earn interest for shareholders while maintaining a net asset value of $1.00 per share.
mutual fund that invests only in short term securities, such as bankers' acceptances, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and government bills. The net asset value per share is maintained at $1.00. Such funds are not federally insured, although the portfolio may consist of guaranteed securities and/or the fund may have private insurance protection.
A mutual fund that allows individuals to participate in managed investments in short-term debt securities, such as certificates of deposit and Treasury bills.
A mutual fund that invests in short-term government securities, certificates of deposit and other highly liquid securities, and generally pays money market rates of interest. The fund's net asset value tends to remain a constant $1.00 per share, but an investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government or by any other entity or institution. There is no assurance that the share price will be maintained and it is possible to lose money.
A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in highly liquid, short-term securities.
a type of mutual fund that invests in short-term debt instruments issued by large corporations and governments, passing the interest of these short term debts on to fund investors
Open-ended mutual fund that invests in commercial paper, repurchase agreements, government securities, certificates of deposit, and other highly liquid and safe securities. The fund's net asset value will be strongly influenced by the changes in interest rate