money-market fund
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of money-market fund
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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He is keeping 85% of his portfolio in stocks and the rest in a money-market fund yielding 3.62%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Keep these funds in a safe, liquid account, such as an interest-bearing savings account or a money-market fund, so they are readily available when needed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Total money-market fund assets remain near a record at $7.9 trillion for the week ended on June 10, according to the Investment Company Institute.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
You can build the 90-10 portfolio yourself simply by buying an index fund and a money-market fund, and rebalancing at the start of each year if stocks have gone up or down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
We were considering a VA loan, to have the funds for updates without touching our CD or money-market fund.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
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