Money Market: Introduction

Whenever a bear market comes along, investors realize (yet again!) that the stock market is a risky place for their savings. It's a fact we tend to forget while enjoying the returns of a bull market! Unfortunately, this is part of the risk-return tradeoff. To get higher returns, you have to take on a higher level of risk. For many investors, a volatile market is too much to stomach - the money market offers an alternative to these higher-risk investments.  The money market is better known as a place for large institutions and government to manage their short-term cash needs. However, individual investors have access to the market through a variety of different securities. In this tutorial, we'll cover various types of money market securities and how they can work in your portfolio.  Next: Money Market: What Is It?  Table of Contents 1) Money Market: Introduction 2) Money Market: What Is It? 3) Money Market: Treasury Bills (T-Bills) 4) Money Market: Certificate Of Deposit (CD) 5) Money Market: Commercial Paper 6) Money Market: Banker's Acceptance 7) Money Market: Eurodollars 8) Money Market: Repos 9) Money Market: Conclusion   Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/university/moneymarket/#ixzz1aIwyGDC9