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Basic Information About Money Market Mutual Funds |
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Written by William James
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Mutual funds of any type do not offer a fixed-rate of return on your investment. Mutual funds, including money market mutual fund prices can go up and down every day and depending on where you buy in and where you sell your return on investment will fluctuate. Even if the money market mutual funds are sold by a bank, these funds are not insured by the FDIC like CD’s or savings accounts. |
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Tips For Getting The Best Money Market Mutual Fund |
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Written by William James
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These money market mutual fund investments are usually made in things like government securities or T-bills, CD’s or certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. An example of commercial paper can be a very short-term promissory note.
One of the most important benefits to a Money Market Mutual Fund is that it is diversified. This means that they are made up of many different investments. Having different investments can lower your risk factor because you avoid having all your money tied up in one place. |
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Questions and Answers about Money Market Mutual Funds |
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Written by William James
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Are Money Market Mutual Funds safe?In 2008 there were more than 800 different money market funds in the United States. These 800 different funds accounted for about 10 percent of all US mutual funds. The Securities and Exchange Commission has specific guidelines on the type of investments that can be included in a money market mutual fund. These guidelines monitor things like company credit quality, liquidity and diversification. |
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Understanding Money Market Mutual Fund Risks And Fees |
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Written by William James
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It is important to understand that money market mutual fund accounts all have different amounts and types of investments, but these investments are all made in highly liquid securities that are very short-term. The securities are considered safe havens. A safe haven is defined as an investment that is usually safe from a stock market crash.
These money market mutual fund investments are usually made in things like government securities or T-bills, CD’s or certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. An example of commercial paper can be a very short-term promissory note. |
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About Money Market Mutual Funds |
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Written by William James
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If you are like me, that description doesn’t help me understand what it is, or why I would want to have one. Break down the term, Money Market Mutual Fund into two pieces to understand the whole.
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