For the 10-year period ended December 31, 2023, 6 of 6 Vanguard money market funds outperformed their Lipper peer-group average. Results will vary for other time periods. Only mutual funds with a minimum 10-year history were included in the comparison. Source: Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company.The competitive performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results.View fund performance
††Vanguard average expense ratio for money market funds: 0.11%. Industry average expense ratio: 0.25%. All averages are asset-weighted. Industry averages exclude Vanguard. Sources: Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc., as of December 31, 2022.
†††Bank accounts can offer more liquidity, ATM access, and overdraft protection. You should consider all material differences before choosing to invest.
Source for 10x yield comparison to bank savings accounts:FDIC National Rates and Rate Caps. For current Vanguard money market fund yields, see above.
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Vanguard Municipal Money Market Fund is only available to retail investors (natural persons). You could lose money by investing in the fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the fund's liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund's sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time.
Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market Fund and Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund: You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.
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FAQs
Money market funds are useful for short-term goals, such as saving for a vacation, a wedding, or a down payment for a house. In these cases, it may be more important that your savings hold their value over the shorter time period.
What money market is used for short-term funding? ›
The money market refers to trading in very short-term debt investments. At the wholesale level, it involves large-volume trades between institutions and traders. At the retail level, it includes money market mutual funds bought by individual investors and money market accounts opened by bank customers.
What is a money market mutual fund Quizlet? ›
Money market mutual funds. An investment whose objective is to earn interest for shareholders while maintaining a net asset value (NAV) of $1 per share. The portfolio is comprised of short-term (less than one year) securities representing high-quality, liquid debt and monetary instruments.
What is Vanguard Prime money market fund paying? ›
The performance of Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund Investor Shares is as follows: 1 year, 1.52%; 5 years, 1.25%; 10 years, 0.64%; 20 years, 1.68%; 30 years, 2.82%; since inception (June 4, 1975), 4.85%. The fund's current 7-day SEC yield (August 21, 2020) is 0.05%.
What is the downside of a money market account? ›
They may come with the ability to pay bills, write checks and make debit card purchases. Disadvantages of money market accounts may include hefty minimum balance requirements and monthly fees — and you might be able to find better yields with other deposit accounts.
Is a money market fund better than a short term fund? ›
Money markets are extremely low risk, with a typical par value of $1. Short-term bonds carry a greater degree of risk depending on the issuer, which may be a company, a government, or an agency.
How much will $10,000 make in a money market account? ›
A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in short-term debts. Currently, money market funds pay between 4.47% and 4.87% in interest. With that, you can earn between $447 to $487 in interest on $10,000 each year. Certificates of deposit (CDs).
What investment is best for short-term? ›
Here are five of the best types of short-term investments for generating income, according to experts:
- Treasury bills.
- Certificates of deposit.
- High-yield savings accounts.
- Money market funds.
- Ultra-short-term bond ETFs.
Money market accounts don't have time limits or terms. You can deposit or withdraw money from the account at any time, though there may be limits on how many withdrawals or transfers you can make in a single statement period.
Should I keep money in savings or money market account? ›
Money market accounts offer flexibility with check-writing and debit cards, savings accounts are more accessible and have lower fees, and CDs offer higher interest rates but with a commitment to keep your money locked away for a set period of time. To make the best choice, consider your financial goals and situation.
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