Committed to being your trusted investment steward, earning your trust and deserving your confidence.
Since its creation by and for finance officers and administrators in 1996, IMET has sought to enhance investment opportunities for public funds.
Why Invest in IMET?
By pooling funds from many government agencies, IMET enjoys advantages that can lead to higher risk-adjusted returns.
Discover more about usWe offer two separate funds to meet your investment needs.
IMET Convenience Fund
Daily Yield
7 Day Yield
- Stable NAV pool designed for day-to-day cash management
- No corporate credit exposure
- Same day liquidity
- 24-hour access to online portal for transactions and statements
- No minimum investments or transaction costs
IMET Core Fund
Market Yield*
Total Return**
- Floating NAV pool designed for funds that may be invested for longer than one year
- Aa/bf rating from Moody's
- Target portfolio maturity between 1-3 years
- Offers next day liquidity
- No early withdrawal or redemption fees
- *Net annualized rate of return a new investor could earn at current market prices if the securities in the fund are held to maturity. This yield will fluctuate moving forward.
- **Net total return for prior one-year period.
Recent News
IMET has updated its online Reference Materials, reviewed key Illinois public funds legislation, and refreshed links to GFOA best practices to ensure participants have access to current, useful resources as of September 2026.
Updated IMET Reference Material - September 2026
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IMET AUGUST 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Read moreThe August 2026 Market Overview provides the latest updates on economic growth, inflation, employment, and Federal Reserve rate expectations.
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IMET July 2026 - Monthly Newsletter
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