Not exact matches
The
money market mutual fund is a global network of financiers and other investors trading the short - term debt
instruments, known as bonds, corporations, and Government
Issue to meet these short - term commitments.
Money market securities are typically debt
instruments such as bonds and commercial paper having the highest credit ratings
issued by institutions such as Moody's and Standard & Poors.
To generate regular income through investments in debt and
money market instruments consisting predominantly of securities
issued by entities such as Scheduled Commercial Banks and Public Sector u Read More
To generate regular income through investments in debt and
money market instruments consisting predominantly of securities
issued by entities such as Scheduled Commercial Banks and Public Sector undertakings.
In that event, managers of
money market funds could still experience strong net inflows — at least temporarily — as investors seek outstanding short - term
instruments before new
issues come to
market at the prevailing lower rates.
They are considered safe
instruments as the SEC requires that
money market funds invest as much as 95 % of their assets in «first - tier» securities such as T - bills and top rated privately -
issued paper.
Which I understand and agree with, but if im currently averaging 5 % on my bond portfolio, all of it can be liquidated today, I don't need the
money for the next 10 years and it takes the
market 6 months to resolve the credit
issues, what is the downside to purchasing these
instruments?
This fund invests in debt
instruments such as Government Securities, Corporate Bonds,
Money Market Instruments etc.
issued primarily by Government of India / State Governments, Corporate and banks.