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
In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature Champaign County highlighting how the County has grown its IMET balances since joining in 2024 by using both the Convenience Fund and Core Fund to support short term liquidity needs while planning for long term goals.
IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: Champaign County
Read moreClick on the link below to read the latest IMET Monthly Newsletter:
IMET January 2026 - Monthly Newsletter
Read moreJoin IMET for a live webinar featuring John Rogers of Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, who will provide an overview of Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services (ARCS). This session will highlight how today’s rate environment can affect rebate and yield-restriction outcomes.
Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services Webinar
Read moreIn this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature the Village of Richton Park and Wasiu Fashina, Assistant Village Manager and Director of Finance, who shares how the Village utilizes IMET to support reserve funds, prioritize safety of principal, and strengthen its long-term financial strategy.
Participant Spotlight Presents: Village of Richton Park
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