Money market instruments are securities with maturities of one year or less. A common stock is an example of something that is not a money market security.
Money markets are where short-term debt securities are traded, typically with maturities of one year or less. Capital markets, on the other hand, deal with long-term securities like stocks and bonds with maturities exceeding one year.
The main difference between money market and capital market is the duration of the securities traded. Money market deals with short-term debt securities, usually with maturities of one year or less, while capital market deals with long-term securities like stocks and bonds with maturities exceeding one year.
Securities with maturity dates of less than a year are called Treasury bills (or T-bills); those with maturities from one to ten years are called notes; those with maturities exceeding ten years are generally called bonds.
Short-term securities are financial instruments with maturities of one year or less, such as Treasury bills and commercial paper, typically used for immediate funding needs. Medium-term securities have maturities ranging from one to ten years, including bonds and notes that provide a balance between risk and return. Long-term securities, with maturities exceeding ten years, include long-term bonds and stocks, which are generally used for long-term investment strategies and can involve more volatility. Each type serves different investment goals and risk appetites.
Bonds are typically not sold on the money market; they are usually traded in the capital market. The money market primarily deals with short-term debt instruments, such as Treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit, which have maturities of one year or less. In contrast, bonds generally have longer maturities and are traded in the capital market, where longer-term securities are bought and sold.
Money Markets are the Markets where financial instruments with maturities of a year or less are traded. Examples of such securities are Treasury Bills, Commercial Paper and Short Term Certificates of Deposit. Capital Markets are the Markets on which financial instruments with maturities greater than one year are traded. Examples of Such securities are Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, Corporate Bonds and Equity (a.k.a. Stocks).
Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NIM)had its IPO in 1992.
Current maturities of long term debt means that portion of debt which is payable in current fiscal year.
The rationale behind the different accounting methods for the various investment classifications is to identify the asset as either current or noncurrent. However, some investments are classified based on maturities and expectations as to sales and redemptions in the following year.
The market in which money is lent for periods of less than a year is known as the money market. This market facilitates the borrowing and lending of short-term funds, typically with maturities of one year or less. Instruments traded in the money market include Treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit. It plays a crucial role in managing liquidity and short-term financing needs for businesses and governments.
Treasury bonds are sold at thirty-year maturities and pay interest every six months.
The following are the Money Market instruments in Pakistan: 1) Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) 2) Federal Investment Bonds (FIBs) 3) Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) 4) Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) 5) Certificate Of Investments (COIs) 6) Certificate Of Deposits (CODs) 7) Commercial Papers (CPs) 8) Foreign exchange platform (forex)