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What is the M2 money market account?
What is the M2 money market account?
Martina
Mon Oct 07 2024
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Could you please explain to me what the M2 money market account is? I'm curious about its definition and how it differs from other types of money market accounts. Additionally, what are the benefits of having an M2 money market account and what types of investors might find it appealing? Also, how does it fit into the broader context of financial markets and investments?
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Giovanni
Wed Oct 09 2024
M2, a broader measure of money supply, encompasses M1 along with additional components that reflect the liquidity and accessibility of funds in the economy.
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DigitalLordGuard
Wed Oct 09 2024
One such component is small-denomination time deposits, which refers to time deposits held by individuals or entities in amounts less than $100,000. These deposits are included in M2 as they represent a pool of funds that can potentially be converted into cash or near-cash instruments with relatively short notice.
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BonsaiVitality
Wed Oct 09 2024
However, M2 excludes individual retirement account (IRA) and Keogh balances held at depository institutions from the small-denomination time deposit category. These retirement accounts are designed for long-term savings and are therefore not considered as readily accessible as other types of deposits.
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Tommaso
Tue Oct 08 2024
Another key component of M2 is balances in retail money market funds (MMFs). MMFs are mutual funds that invest in short-term, high-quality debt securities and offer investors the convenience of liquidity and stability of principal value.
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Alessandra
Tue Oct 08 2024
Similar to small-denomination time deposits, M2 includes balances in retail MMFs but excludes IRA and Keogh balances held within these funds. This exclusion ensures that only those funds that are readily accessible and can be converted into cash or near-cash instruments are counted towards M2.
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