MMF holds $300,000 in US Treasury bills earning 2% annually for an equipment purchase in three months.
Some of those funds may be needed earlier for emergencies. The available three-month commercial paper
offers 4% but cannot be converted to cash before its maturity in three months.
A money market mutual fund offers 3% and the ability to redeem to get cash the next business day, similar to the liquidity when selling US Treasury bills. Which policy
best fits MMF’s priorities for these short-term investments?

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Prioritize safety and access to cash, especially for the emergency portion, then seek the highest return from the suitable options

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Avoid these investments and invest in the common stock of a company like Nike or Crocs because they might return more than 4% over the next three months

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Keep every dollar in non-interest bearing cash regardless of when it is needed for protection against any and all possible emergency needs

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Invest all funds in commercial paper solely because its quoted return is highest of these options

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