Funds and Performance
Created in 1996, under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and the Illinois Municipal Code, IMET was formed to provide Illinois government agencies with safe, liquid, attractive alternatives for investing. IMET offers participants two separate vehicles to meet their 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
This article provides an overview of economic conditions in Spring 2025, including the impact of tariffs, interest rate expectations, inflation trends, and the outlook moving forward.
Spring 2025 Overview and Future Outlook
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IMET May 2025 Monthly Newsletter
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IMET April 2025 Monthly Newsletter
Read moreThe article discusses recent U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, and how these trade measures may impact local governments by affecting investment returns, project budgeting, and procurement strategies due to rising costs.
Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments
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