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Where can I invest my money instead of cash?

by Rhyley Bryan

Where can I invest my money instead of cash?

Here are a few of the best short-term investments to consider that still offer you some return.

  1. Savings accounts.
  2. Short-term corporate bond funds.
  3. Money market accounts.
  4. Cash management accounts.
  5. Short-term U.S. government bond funds.
  6. Certificates of deposit.
  7. Treasurys.
  8. Money market mutual funds.

What are the best cash equivalents?

Fortunately for both investors and consumers, there are multiple options when it comes to cash equivalent accounts.

  • Short-term certificates of deposit (CDs)
  • Money market funds and accounts.
  • Savings accounts.
  • Short-term bonds.
  • Treasury Bills.
  • Capital preservation.
  • To ride out a rising interest rate environment.

What ETF is closest to cash?

Although all investments pose some risks, the following money market ETFs are a relatively safe option for investors:

  • iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV)
  • BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF (NEAR)
  • SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL)
  • Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF (GSY)

What is the safest investment other than cash?

For example, certificates of deposit (CDs), money market accounts, municipal bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are among the safest types of investments.

Is there a stable value ETF?

Value ETFs to buy for stability: SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF (SPYV) Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF (PWV) iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS)

What is the safest ETF?

Thus, the narrative for these best ETFs to buy now is even more powerful.

  • Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG)
  • ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (BATS:NOBL)
  • Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU)
  • First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ:QCLN)

How much money do I need to invest to make $100 a month?

To make $100 a month in dividends you need to invest between $34,286 and $48,000, with an average portfolio of $40,000. The exact amount of money you will need to invest to create a $100 per month dividend income depends on the dividend yield of the stocks.