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How to Participate

Currently serving over 200 municipalities and government agencies, IMET provides participants with two investment options: a liquidity option and an intermediate-term option with a fluctuating net asset value and an average maturity of 1 to 3 years.

3 Steps to Invest with IMET

Opening your account is simple!

  1. Pass an ordinance, resolution or adopt an investment policy authorizing participation in IMET.
  2. Complete a New Account Kit.
  3. Return the Kit along with your redemption instructions and fund your account with your initial investment.  There are no restrictions to the number of accounts you can have.

Recent News

Summer Projections Heading Into Fall
July 30, 2025

This article discusses the Federal Reserve’s current rate stance and how the IMET Core Fund offers Illinois public agencies a safe, liquid, and flexible investment option amid uncertainty heading into fall.

Summer Projections Heading Into Fall

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IMET JULY 2025 Monthly Newsletter
July 15, 2025

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IMET July 2025 Monthly Newsletter

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IMET JUNE 2025 Monthly Newsletter
June 20, 2025

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IMET June 2025 Monthly Newsletter

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Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple.
June 16, 2025

This article highlights how the IMET Core Fund remains a strong, reliable longer-term investment solution for Illinois public agencies, well-positioned to benefit from potential rate cuts in today’s shifting market.

Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple.

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