Money Market Educational Primers
We offer a series of educational primers about money market topics. Written in conjunction with our portfolio management and credit analysis teams, these primers offer a unique insight into money market topics, especially regarding money market securities, key features that relate to our investment strategies, and important credit considerations.
A Primer on Cash Investment Policy Statements
12/28/2022 | PDF
A primer intended to help entities develop their own customized investment policy statements, aimed at institutional investors with cash and short-duration assets.
A Primer on Repurchase Agreements
10/1/2022 | PDF
Repurchase agreements are a type of short-term investment widely used by money market fund portfolio managers and shareholders.
A Primer on Tax Treatment for Floating NAV Money Market Funds
11/1/2022 | PDF
An overview of the IRS regulations which provide for a simplified method of accounting for floating NAV money market funds.
Debunking Myths about Variable-Rate Demand Notes
10/1/2022 | PDF
Despite the demonstrated resiliency of this asset and its appeal to a broad group of investors, a perception exists that VRDNs add risk to a portfolio or fund. This myth deserves to be debunked.
The Debt Ceiling-Frequently Asked Questions
12/28/2022 | PDF
Allspring’s Global Liquidity Solutions team answers investors’ frequently asked questions about the debt ceiling.
5/1/2023 | PDF
Allspring’s Money Market Credit Research Team provides a primer on asset-backed commercial paper and how it can benefit short-duration portfolios.
Floating NAV money market funds: You could lose money by investing in the fund. Because the share price of the fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The fund may impose a fee upon 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.
Retail money market funds: 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. The fund may impose a fee upon 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.
Government money market funds: 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 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.