Oct. 3 at 11:08 AM
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As of late September 2025, approximately
$7.31 trillion in money market funds and a significant, though less precisely defined, amount in (CDs) is being held by the public. While earlier figures suggested about
$6 trillion in cash on the sidelines in early 2024, recent data from the Investment Company Institute (ICI) shows substantial growth in money market fund assets, with the total rising to
$7.31 trillion by September 25, 2025.
Money Market Funds
Record Holdings: Total assets in U.S. money market funds reached a record
$7.31 trillion for the week ending September 24, 2025, according to the ICI.
Investor Behavior: Investors, both retail and institutional, are placing their cash in these funds to earn a higher risk-adjusted return compared to traditional savings accounts.
Recent Growth: This total represents a significant increase from previous periods, with assets rising by
$31.15 billion in just the week leading up to September 24, 2025.