Money Market Funds (2024)

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Money Market Funds (2)

Schwab Money Funds

  • A convenient way to access potentially higher yields on cash
  • Access to a range of taxable and tax-exempt money funds1
  • No transaction fees to buy or sell2
  • Minimum investment as low as $0*

What is a money market fund?

A Money Market fund is a mutual fund that invests in short-term, higher quality securities. Designed to provide high liquidity with lower risk, stability of capital and typically higher yields than some other cash products.

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Prime Money Funds3 (Taxable)

Prime Money Funds3(Taxable)

These funds invest in high-quality, short-term money market securities issued by U.S. and foreign entities, including corporations, financial institutions, and the U.S. government.

Prime Money Funds³ (Taxable)

  • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244
  • Minimum Initial Investment
  • Eligible Investors3
  • Next Step
  • Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund®– Investor Shares (SWVXX)

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  • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

    5.14%

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  • Minimum Initial Investment

    $0*

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  • Eligible Investors3

    Retail

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  • Next Step

    Buy

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    • Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund® –Ultra Shares (SNAXX)

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    • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

      5.29%

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    • Minimum Initial Investment

      $1,000,000

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    • Eligible Investors3

      Retail

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    • Next Step

      Buy

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Government and Treasury Money Funds (Taxable)

Government and Treasury Money Funds (Taxable)

These funds invest in short-term U.S. government debtsecurities with holdings in U.S. Treasury obligations orrepurchase agreements.

Government and Treasury Money Funds (Taxable)

  • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244
  • Minimum Initial Investment
  • Eligible Investors3
  • Next Step
  • Schwab Government Money Fund – Investor Shares (SNVXX)

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  • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

    5.02%

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  • Minimum Initial Investment

    $0*

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  • Eligible Investors3

    Retail/Institutional

    >

  • Next Step

    Buy

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    • Schwab Government Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SGUXX)

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    • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

      5.17%

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    • Minimum Initial Investment

      $1,000,000

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    • Eligible Investors3

      Retail/Institutional

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    • Next Step

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      • Schwab Treasury Obligations Money Fund – Investor Shares (SNOXX)

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      • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

        5.02%

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      • Minimum Initial Investment

        $0*

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      • Eligible Investors3

        Retail/Institutional

        >

      • Next Step

        Buy

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        • Schwab Treasury Obligations Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SCOXX)

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        • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

          5.16%

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        • Minimum Initial Investment

          $1,000,000

          >

        • Eligible Investors3

          Retail/Institutional

          >

        • Next Step

          Buy

          >

          • Schwab U.S. Treasury Money Fund – Investor Shares (SNSXX)

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          • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

            5.01%

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          • Minimum Initial Investment

            $0*

            >

          • Eligible Investors3

            Retail/Institutional

            >

          • Next Step

            Buy

            >

            • Schwab U.S. Treasury Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SUTXX)

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            • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

              5.16%

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            • Minimum Initial Investment

              $1,000,000

              >

            • Eligible Investors3

              Retail/Institutional

              >

            • Next Step

              Buy

              >

          Municipal Money Funds³ (Tax-Exempt)

          Municipal Money Funds3(Tax-Exempt)

          These funds invest in short-term municipal money marketsecurities issued by states, local governments, and othermunicipal agencies.

          Municipal Money Funds³ (Tax-Exempt)

          • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
            12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5
          • Minimum Initial Investment
          • Eligible Investors3
          • Next Step
          • Schwab Municipal Money Fund - Investor Shares (SWTXX)

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          • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
            12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

            3.56%

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          • Minimum Initial Investment

            $0*

            >

          • Eligible Investors3

            Retail

            >

          • Next Step

            Buy

            >

            • Schwab Municipal Money Fund - Ultra Shares (SWOXX)

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            • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
              12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

              3.71%

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            • Minimum Initial Investment

              $1,000,000

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            • Eligible Investors3

              Retail

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            • Next Step

              Buy

              >

              • Schwab California Municipal Money Fund – Investor Shares (SWKXX)

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              • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                3.26%

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              • Minimum Initial Investment

                $0*

                >

              • Eligible Investors3

                Retail

                >

              • Next Step

                Buy

                >

                • Schwab California Municipal Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SCAXX)

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                • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                  12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                  3.41%

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                • Minimum Initial Investment

                  $1,000,000

                  >

                • Eligible Investors3

                  Retail

                  >

                • Next Step

                  Buy

                  >

                  • Schwab New York Municipal Money Fund – Investor Shares (SWYXX)

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                  • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                    12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                    3.56%

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                  • Minimum Initial Investment

                    $0*

                    >

                  • Eligible Investors3

                    Retail

                    >

                  • Next Step

                    Buy

                    >

                    • Schwab New York Municipal Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SNYXX)

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                    • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                      12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                      3.71%

                      >

                    • Minimum Initial Investment

                      $1,000,000

                      >

                    • Eligible Investors3

                      Retail

                      >

                    • Next Step

                      Buy

                      >

                      • Schwab AMT Tax-Free Money Fund – Investor Shares (SWWXX)

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                      • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                        12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                        3.58%

                        >

                      • Minimum Initial Investment

                        $0*

                        >

                      • Eligible Investors3

                        Retail

                        >

                      • Next Step

                        Buy

                        >

                        • Schwab AMT Tax-Free Money Fund – Ultra Shares (SCTXX)

                          >

                        • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of
                          12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244, 5

                          3.73%

                          >

                        • Minimum Initial Investment

                          $1,000,000

                          >

                        • Eligible Investors3

                          Retail

                          >

                        • Next Step

                          Buy

                          >

                      Variable Share Price Money Funds (Taxable)

                      Variable Share Price Money Funds (Taxable)

                      Designed primarily for institutional investors. This fund invests in taxable short-term obligations issued by corporations and banks, as well as repurchase agreements and asset-backed commercial paper.

                      Variable Share Price Money Funds (Taxable)

                      • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244
                      • Minimum Initial Investment
                      • Eligible Investors3
                      • Next Step
                      • Schwab Variable Share Price Money Fund™– Ultra Shares (SVUXX)

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                      • 7-day yield (with waivers) as of 12:00 AM EDT 05/22/20244

                        5.23%

                        >

                      • Minimum Initial Investment

                        $1,000,000

                        >

                      • Eligible Investors3

                        Retail/Institutional

                        >

                      • Next Step

                        Buy

                        >

                    The Variable Share Price Money Fund is a prime taxable money fund intended for institutional accounts.

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                    Distributions

                    Schwab Money Funds pay dividends on the 15th of each month (or on the next business day, if the 15th is not a business day), except that in December dividends are paid on the last business day of the month.

                    Schwab Funds® Monthly Distribution Schedule

                    Explore the details of Schwab Money Funds and Schwab Money Funds Commentary

                    Schwab Sweep Money Funds

                    Schwab has eliminated sweep money market funds as a cash feature for most new and existing accounts. Limited accounts and account types may be eligible to have a money market fund as the designated cash feature. More complete information about all of Schwab’s available cash features can be found in theCash Features Disclosure Statement.

                    • Retail Investors can invest in retail money market funds, which are defined as funds with policies and procedures that limit beneficial ownership to those investors deemed as "natural persons."
                    • Institutional Investors are eligible to invest in institutional money market funds with a variable net asset value (VNAV). Retail Investors may also choose to invest in these funds.
                    • Both Retail and Institutional Investors are eligible to invest in government money market funds.
                    • Designed to provide a convenient way to access potentially higher yields on cash
                    • Most have no investment minimums
                    • No transaction fees
                    • Solutions for both retail and institutional account types
                    • Extensive credit research and professional money management

                    Money market funds can be bought and sold in most brokerage and retirement accounts and are treated similarly to how other mutual funds are traded.

                    Prime Money Market Funds primarily invest in taxable short-term obligations issued by corporations and banks, as well as repurchase agreements and asset-backed commercial paper. Prime MMFs are considered retail money funds and are only available to natural persons.

                    Government and Treasury Money Market Funds primarily invest in short-term U.S. government debt securities. Treasury money market funds typically limit their holdings to only U.S. Treasury obligations or repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. Government and Treasury MMFs are available to all investors.

                    Municipal Money Market Fundsprimarily invest in short-term municipal money market securities issued by states, local governments, and other municipal agencies. Municipal MMFs pay interest that is generally exempt from federal income tax. Municipal MMFs are considered retail money funds and are only available to natural persons.

                    Variable Share Price Prime Money Market Funds are designed for institutional investors but are available to all investors. These funds invest in taxable short-term obligations issued by corporations and banks, as well as repurchase agreements and asset-backed commercial paper. Daily share price (net asset value, NAV) will fluctuate.

                    The main differences between the types of money market funds are what each fund is allowed to invest in (i.e., the investible universe), and the corresponding regulatory rules applicable to each sector, which can affect the yield the portfolio generates. A prime money fund invests primarily in taxable short-term obligations issued by corporations and banks, as well as repurchase agreements and asset-backed commercial paper. Government and Treasury funds invest primarily in short-term U.S. government debt securities. Treasury money market funds typically limit their holdings to only U.S. Treasury obligations or repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. Municipal money market funds invest primarily in short-term, municipal money market securities issued by states, local governments, and other municipal agencies. They pay interest that is generally exempt from federal income tax. Go here for a list of current money market fund options and yields.

                    Accounts of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. are insured by SIPC for securities and cash in the event of broker-dealer failure. The Schwab Money Funds are protected as securities by SIPC.Below is a link to information that can be shared with the client atschwab.com.

                    Additional information on SIPC:SIPC® Account Protection: Charles Schwab: Asset Protection

                    Schwab Money Funds are quoted with a 7-day yield. A money fund's 7-day yield fluctuates based on several factors, including the current interest rate environment. Go here for a list of current money market fund options and 7-day yields.

                    Money market fund yields can be affected by multiple variables that may be sector-specific, including supply/demand dynamics, regulatory requirements, and eligibility rules. For more information, go here to see Schwab's current money market fund options and yields.

                    Yes. Yields often fluctuate based on several factors, including the current interest rate environment and the fund's underlying holdings. Go here for a list of current money market fund options and yields.

                    The 7-Day Yield represents the annualized fund yield based on the average income paid out over the previous seven days assuming interest income is not reinvested and it reflects the effect of all applicable waivers. Absent such waivers, the fund's yield would have been lower.

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Money Market Funds (2024)

FAQs

What is in a money market fund? ›

Money market funds are a type of mutual fund that invests in low-risk, short-term debt securities, such as Treasury bills, municipal debt, or corporate bonds. They're designed to offer a safe, stable investment option for money you may need to access in the short term, like an emergency fund or a short-term goal.

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What is the best money market fund? ›

7 Best Money Market Funds for 2024
FundExpense Ratio7-day SEC yield
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund (VMFXX)0.11%5.3%
Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund (VUSXX)0.09%5.3%
Vanguard Municipal Money Market Fund (VMSXX)0.15%3.3%
Fidelity Money Market Fund (SPRXX)0.42%5.0%
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Are money market funds a good idea now? ›

While some money market funds boast yields well above 4%, you don't want to put too much money into them, especially for long-term investing. Money market yields usually don't outpace inflation. And with the Fed planning to cut rates later this year, yields will likely decline.

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How often do money market funds pay dividends? ›

MMFs declare dividends daily, though they are only paid out monthly. If you totally cash in your MMF in the middle of the month, you'll receive the cumulative declared dividends from the 1st of the month to when you sold out.

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What is the 7 day yield on a money market fund? ›

What is the 7-day yield? The 7-Day Yield represents the annualized fund yield based on the average income paid out over the previous seven days assuming interest income is not reinvested and it reflects the effect of all applicable waivers. Absent such waivers, the fund's yield would have been lower.

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What are the risks of money market funds? ›

Because they invest in fixed income securities, money market funds and ultra-short duration funds are subject to three main risks: interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.

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Where can I get 7% interest on my money? ›

7% Interest Savings Accounts: What You Need To Know. Why Trust Us? As of May 2024, no banks are offering 7% interest rates on savings accounts. Two credit unions have high-interest checking accounts: Landmark Credit Union Premium Checking with 7.50% APY and OnPath Credit Union High Yield Checking with 7.00% APY.

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How much will $10,000 make in a money market account? ›

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). CDs are offered by financial institutions for set periods of time.

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Where can I get 5% interest on my money? ›

Summary of the Best 5% Interest Savings Accounts of 2024
AccountForbes Advisor RatingAnnual Percentage Yield
M1 High-Yield Savings Account4.35.00%
Bask Interest Savings Account4.25.10%
UFB Secure Savings4.1Up to 5.25%
Salem Five Direct eOne Savings4.05.01%
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What is the downside of a money market account? ›

Indirectly losing money, however, is a downside of money market accounts. Indirect loss can occur if the interest rates tied to the account fall, thus diminishing the initial return value of your account.

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Why would you not invest in a money market fund? ›

In the realm of mutual-fund-like investments, money market funds are characterized as low-risk, low-return investments. Many investors prefer to park substantial amounts of cash in such funds for the short term. However, money market funds are not suitable for long term investment goals, like retirement planning.

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How long should you keep money in a money market fund? ›

Money market funds are usually considered to be safe investments, but it's important to remember that these investments are intended for the short term. With maturities of 13 months or less, the funds stay liquid and allow you better access to your money than longer-term investments.

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Are money market funds safe in a recession? ›

Money market funds can protect your assets during a recession, but only as a temporary fix and not for long-term growth. In times of economic uncertainty, money market funds offer liquidity for cash reserves that can help you build your portfolio.

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What does the Vanguard money market pay? ›

Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund (VUSXX)

The 7-day SEC yield stands at 5.3%, and the expense ratio is only 0.09%. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt issued directly by the U.S. government.

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How to choose a money market fund? ›

Consider the type of fund

Look for the type of money market mutual fund that better fits your goals and risk tolerance. Some types of money market funds are more risky than others. For instance, municipal and prime funds can have more capital fluctuations than government and Treasury-only money market funds.

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What is the difference between a money market fund and a GIC? ›

The security of a GIC comes with limited liquidity. Money market funds can provide more flexibility and liquidity, making them suitable for those who prioritize quick access to funds. GICs pay interest at the end of the term, while money market funds pay interest regularly.

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Are money market funds always $1? ›

Pros. Money market funds are designed to provide steady interest income with low risk. Shares held by retail investors, although not guaranteed, seek to maintain a NAV of $1 per share.

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Do you pay capital gains on money market funds? ›

Rather than more favorable capital gains rates, you'll owe regular income taxes on money market fund earnings, with a top bracket of 37%. By comparison, the top long-term capital gains rate is 20%.

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