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if a money market fund, especially one backed by the federal reserve like a us treasury, collapses, you have MUCH bigger problems my friend. It basically falls into the category of “doesn’t keep me up at night”.

I recommend you do some reading to learn more about it.



To be overly pedantic, there is an added risk of fraud from the fund manager. If a savings bank embezzles your money, the FDIC will make you whole, and do so rather quickly. If your MM manager does so, you have to get in line and hold out your hat.

The risk of e.g. Vanguard doing this is also probably negligible.


Doesn’t SIPC protect from the fund manager stealing your money?

Although, I would suggest to buy the treasuries directly and not pay a fee to any fund.


its funny the parent comment doesnt realize what FDIC is and how money market works

if us treasury fails the last thing im worried about is my my bank okay




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