Or just stay with VUSXX ? by retired@50 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:47 pm. drwoods wrote: ↑ Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:37 pm As of today it looks like it is best to keep your money in the settlement fund, VMFXX at 4.72% minus the .11% fee (4.61%) vs the Cash Plus Account at 4.25%. You do give up the FDIC Insurance.A new study out of the UK finds that earnings fall for short men and overweight women. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partne...For example, $100K in VMFXX or VUSXX, assuming 10% state and local income tax, you would earn about $5,400 in interest in either case. You would pay $540 in state and local taxes using VMFXX. VUSXX would be better than VMFXX because you would pay less in state taxes. VUSXX is expected to have somewhere between 50% and 80% state tax …Any really difference or advantages between them? VUSXX is state tax exempt which can be important in high tax states like CA/CT/NY. VUSXX also has 3000 min initial balance . VMFXX is my current settle fund on Vanguard but doesn’t have anything it. Was thinking about moving cash from Ally into vanguard and into VMFXX or…. VMFXX vs VUSXX. 20% of my Emergency Fund is in a MMF for immediate liquidity, with the remainder in 1 yr T-Bills that mature quarterly (ladder). The question is regarding the best MMF choice. VUSXX has lower expenses (0.09% vs 0.11%), VMFXX has higher yield (3.77% 1 yr vs. 3.69%). Is it 6 of one, half dozen of the other? Re: VMFXX vs. VUSXX. by arf30 » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:17 pm. VMFXX holds shorter duration bonds, so its interest rate has increased faster than VUSXX. When rates hold steady the two funds tend to be very similar, with VUSXX having an edge in state taxes depending where you live and your tax bracket due to it being 100% treasuries. Topic Author.Currently swvxx is yielding 5.17% and snsxx 5.02% (5.17 - 5.02) / 5.17 = ~.029 so swvxx is currently yielding 2.9% higher than snsxx. If your state income tax is going to be higher than 2.9% it makes more sense to keep your money in snsxx if it will be lower it makes more sense to keep it in swvxx.Here is a hint. I ran a backtest of VUSXX, VMFXX, vs. FZFXX and FDLXX in my Optimizer spreadsheet for CA taxpayers. Assumption and Constraints: 81% USGO for VUSXX (based on my tool's calculations) and it met the 50% threshold; FZFXX did NOT meet the 50% threshold; FDLXX obtains the threshold with 100% USGO; VMFXX did …It’s 2.90% for VMFXX and 3.12% for VUSXX. The interest from VUSXX is also exempt from state and local taxes. When interest rates are rising, the yield you get …A higher percentage of VUSXX income is exempt from state tax than is VMFXX income, which may overwhelm any apparent difference in yield (and doesn't VUSXX usually yield more anyway). This ^^^, especially in a high income tax state. For 2022, it is likely that there will be no state tax exemption for VMFXX in CA, CT and NY.A higher percentage of VUSXX income is exempt from state tax than is VMFXX income, which may overwhelm any apparent difference in yield (and doesn't VUSXX usually yield more anyway). This ^^^, especially in a high income tax state. For 2022, it is likely that there will be no state tax exemption for VMFXX in CA, CT and NY.Complications may happen during childbirth including preterm labor, problems with the umbilical cord or position of the baby, and birth injuries. Childbirth is the process of givin...VUSXX is also classified as a government money market fund, albeit one that invests more conservatively compared to VMFXX. Unlike VMFXX, VUSXX currently …VUSXX money market yield now above 5%. Yesterday VUSXX broke above 5% and hit 7-day SEC yield of 5.03%. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Very short term rates are artifically high, because investors want some compensation for the risk that T-bills maturing in June may not be paid when due.For example, $100K in VMFXX or VUSXX, assuming 10% state and local income tax, you would earn about $5,400 in interest in either case. You would pay $540 in state and local taxes using VMFXX. VUSXX would be better than VMFXX because you would pay less in state taxes. VUSXX is expected to have somewhere between 50% and 80% state tax exclusion ...To calculate your own rate of interest that you'd get to keep for the fund, you'd subtract your marginal tax rate from 1.0, then multiply that number times the SEC 7 day yield. ( 1.0 - 0.22) X 4.33% = 3.3774%. So, 3.3774% is the interest you'd actually get to keep by investing in VUSXX, if you're in the 22% Federal bracket.Sastrugi form much as sand dunes in the desert, when small grains of snow drift together and freeze. HowStuffWorks explores the beautiful formations. Advertisement In the 1880s, a ...Sep 14, 2022 · Why not just move it to VUSXX (Treasury MM)? It is somewhat safer, since it is all Treasuries, it currently has a higher yield (2.25% vs 2.15% for VMFXX), and it is 100% exempt from state tax. VMFXX may or may not be partially exempt from state tax, depending on your state and how much USGO they hold. Market Value USD. Sector. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York Federal Reserve Bank Of New York 5.300000%. 32.06. 95.6 Bil. Cash and Equivalents. Fixed Income Clearing Corp. Fixed Income Clearing Corp ...VMRXX takes a 5,000,000 minimum and my emergency fund falls just short of that figure. Um, yes, mine does too so VMMXX is what I ought to be comparing to the Federal MM, thanks! "Nothing is simpler than owning the stock market and holding it forever, and that’s essentially the idea behind the index fund.”. - Bogle. If I’m reading the recently published chart correctly, VMFXX (federal money market fund) was only 38% State tax exempt. In CA, NY and CT it was 0% tax exempt. Compare this to 2021 when it was 73% tax exempt. This makes VUSXX (currently at 4.25%/Tax equiv. 4.7% for me) a much better deal for those in higher taxed states. Consider moving your cash. VMFXX. Benchmark. Number of holdings: 222 — Average maturity: 10.0 days — Weighted average life: 39.0 days — Fund total net assets as of 04/30/2024: $296.9 B — Risks associated with conservative funds . Vanguard funds are classified as conservative if their share prices are expected to remain stable or to fluctuate only …One of the main differences between the Vanguard MMAs is the minimum investment required. The Federal Money Market Fund has a minimum investment of $3,000, while the Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund ...However, the savings is not $122.73 but the difference between the USGO percentage for VUSXX (80%) vs. VMFXX (49%). So the savings is less than half of $122 (and according to my web search, the maximum tax rate in ND is now 2.5%)...if you keep $100,000 in a money market fund.The system for categorizing diodes, one of the electronic components on circuit boards, follows the U.S. Joint Electron Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) numbering scheme. There ...I'm wondering if I even want to bother with VUSXX vs VMFXX. I'm in the 22% tax bracket. Top. retired@50 Posts: 13119 Joined: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:36 pm Location: Living in the U.S.A. Re: Is it ok to park some Emergency Fund in Vanguard VMFXX? Post by retired@50 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:31 pm.2 days ago · The Fund seeks to provide current income while maintaining liquidity and a stable share price of $1. At least 80% of the Funds assets will be invested in U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund ... ER for VCTXX is 0.160% (tax-exempt at the federal level and state level for California residents) ER for VMFXX is 0.110% (at least partially taxable?) TTM Yield for VCTXX is 2.51% (YTD 4.42%) TTM Yield for VMFXX is 4.86% (YTD 5.0%) On another thread mangoheadgolf indicated: VMFXX Fed tax = Yes.VUSXX has surpassed the Vanguard default sweep account (VMFXX) and is a great choice for your cash. Alternatives include non penalty CDs and T-Bills (especially 4 month). I-Bonds are no longer competitive as the rate is expected to plummet to 2% for the next 6 month period. If you follow the KISS approach, VUSXX is currently the best option out ...$297,431 MM 0.11 % VMFXX 07/13/81 0033 Investment objective Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund seeks to provide current income while maintaining liquidity and astable share price of $1. Benchmark US Gov't Money Market Funds Average Growth of a $10,000 investment: January 31, 2014— December 31, 2023 $11,276 Fund as of 12/31/23 …Learn the differences and similarities between VUSXX and VMFXX, two conservative money market funds offered by Vanguard. Compare their diversification, expense ratios, tax efficiency, performance, and dividend yield.Depends on your federal tax bracket and the state you live in. VUSXX has a rate of 2.3% and my choice (despite the 50k min) since I live in a high tax state. VMSXX is fed exempt and returns 1.3%. You would need to do the math. Both should be equally liquid Comment. Post Cancel. Jaskel. New Member. Join ...Several Bogleheads advised me that the Vanguard Municipal Money market Fund (VMSXX) was an ideal place for cash due to the favorable tax treatment. I am in the 35% tax bracket. However, I see that the 7-day yield for VMSXX is 2.22% while VMFXX (Federal Money market fund) and VUSXX (treasury market fund) are yielding 5.28% and …Re: vmfxx vs vusxx Post by dagsboro » Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:10 pm Correct me but I believe that if there is a really serious financial problem in the U.S. VUSXX would be more certain to be paid out first than would VMFXX.In the end, either is fine. Not likely to make a big difference for anyone whether they choose HYSA, MMA, CDs, treasuries, or a treasuries ETF, as long as the rates they are getting are competitive. If VUSXX defaults, you have much worse things to worry about. Currently have all my savings in a HYSA with a 3.4% yield.So if you have $100K in t-bills or VMFXX, you would earn about $5,300 in interest, but pay about $500 less in taxes using t-bills. VUSXX would be better than VMFXX because it is expected to have better than 50% state tax exclusion. I have about 10% of my cash in T-Bills/CDs currently.Aug 25, 2023 · VUSXX - Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund. I can see what each fund is invested in (Repurchase Agreements/US Government Obligations/US Treasury Bills) and the mix of those investments, but I don't know the rationale for investing in one fund over the others. Nov 6, 2023 · Another important consideration is cost. VMRXX is less expensive than VMFXX by 0.01%. While the difference is marginal when you add this to the outperformance by VMRXX it enhances the amount of returns you will receive. In terms of tax efficiency, VMFXX has a slight edge as it has a smaller tax impact than VMRXX. Feb 26, 2007 · For the sake of simplicity, it makes sense to have one MM fund. State taxes are not an issue since these funds are in a traditional IRA. The VMFXX settlement fund is fine for one of your IRA investments. VUSXX and VMFXX are both classified as Government Money Market funds and are very safe. The 7 day SEC yields of the two funds are very close. State tax = 70% taxable. VMFXX (Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund) is 49.37% USGO, therefore it is 50.63% is state taxable (unless you live in CA, CT, NY). I do not use TaxAct, but for TurboTax, when entering your 1099-DIV, there is a question that asks if any of the income is exempt from State Income taxes.I have a ton of cash sitting in VMFXX at 4.52% (and a CD) since rates are likely not finished going up.. VUSXX is good too especially if you are in a high income tax state. At this point, I lean toward more money market funds and HYSA vs a CD because of higher rates in the future and the liquidity component."Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to seek to provide current income while maintaining liquidity and a stable share price of $1. T...After tax returns for the two funds over the period of time is: VUSXX = 3.96% (or $3,959 per $100K invested) VMFXX = 3.89% (or $3,888 per $100K invested) VUSXX wins by $71 for the year on $100K invested. From a back-test the story is VUSXX wins, but it is so close, we cannot be sure it was predicable.Vanguard's money market funds have some of the best rates currently & that's what we'll be talking about in today's video: 1. What’s Vanguard’s core money ma...Depends on your federal tax bracket and the state you live in. VUSXX has a rate of 2.3% and my choice (despite the 50k min) since I live in a high tax state. VMSXX is fed exempt and returns 1.3%. You would need to do the math. Both should be equally liquid Comment. Post Cancel. Jaskel. New Member. Join ...To calculate your own rate of interest that you'd get to keep for the fund, you'd subtract your marginal tax rate from 1.0, then multiply that number times the SEC 7 day yield. ( 1.0 - 0.22) X 4.33% = 3.3774%. So, 3.3774% is the interest you'd actually get to keep by investing in VUSXX, if you're in the 22% Federal bracket.Does Schwab SWVXX or Vanguard VMFXX have any risk of breaking the buck in current environment since I have over $250k emergency funds sitting in those. I see that VMFXX portfolio is invested mostly in more secure: Repurchase Agreements 57.20%. U.S. Govt. Obligations 39.80%. While SWVXX money is invested in all kinds of shady commercial papers ...Holdings characteristics for VMfXX vs VUSxx as Jan 31, 2024 (Source: Vanguard) The VUSXX has a higher duration and this the only possible explanation on why the share price can go below a buck. Other than though, the holdings are flawless and most of the money is invested directly in Treasury bills.There's been a lot of talk about money market funds like VUSXX since they are returning good yields right now, ~4.5% and state tax exempt. Most are invested in treasury bills. I'm trying to understand the risks, and with the current debt ceiling I'm wondering does anyone have any experience with funds like these during the last major debt crisis, like in 2011VUSXX is also classified as a government money market fund, albeit one that invests more conservatively compared to VMFXX. Unlike VMFXX, VUSXX currently holds 98.7% of its assets in Treasury...Just thinking that you are less active than your peers can take years off of your life. Would you say that you are physically more active, less active, or about equally active as o...But I don't see VMFXX as being more risky relative to VUSXX or direct bills than it normally is, might even be temporarily the other way around. A 'technical' default might mess up bill redemptions without messing up redemptions of short term agency debt, a lot of the 'govt obligations' in VMFXX. That money isn't being disbursed by the govt per ...VMFXX maintains share price at $1 so all the yield comes in monthly dividend payments. That's helpful - thanks. In terms of the duration, maybe if I outline what I'm doing, it would be interesting to get people's view on the best alternative. ... but have not done that so a bit limited). I was hoping i'd see some funds like VUSXX, but looks ...Between VMFXX/VUSXX and T-bills at Vanguard it's a two step process to sell the bill and xfer the money from VMFXX to your checking account, if that matters to you. A constant theme of discussions like this IMO is people have different amounts (maybe by orders of magnitude) in mind so are talking past each other because of that* and/or ...VMFXX is better than w/e cash plus is. Fed money markets are better than savings accounts right now because you aren't subsidizing banks as much, and there is little premium you lose on gov debt right now. Could change in the future. The "cash plus" seems like something you can just pay bills with.Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them... Notification and public disclosure... MONGSTRADAMUS. • • Edited. VUSXX is state tax exempt. Its very comeptitive also at 2.86 vs VMRXX 2.90 vs VMFXX 2.84. The other two options aren't totally state tax exempt just something to keep in mind. Reply. Nothing magical, other than lower expense ratios, which translate to higher yields for the investor on comparable money market funds. Here's a sample of 3 Govt./Federal money market funds. Fidelity SPAXX ER 0.42% SEC Yield 4.22%. Schwab SNVXX ER 0.35% SEC Yield 4.35%. Vanguard VMFXX ER 0.11% SEC Yield 4.65%.Re: VMFXX vs. VUSXX. by arf30 » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:17 pm. VMFXX holds shorter duration bonds, so its interest rate has increased faster than VUSXX. When rates hold steady the two funds tend to be very similar, with VUSXX having an edge in state taxes depending where you live and your tax bracket due to it being 100% treasuries. …Find out the best type of caulk to use for your particular job, from caulking bathtubs to filling large cracks and gaps. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All...VMFXX / VUSXX taxability for NJ. Currently doing my taxes for 2022 and held VFMXX. From other posts, I read that a portion of VMFXX is not state taxable if it came from US government debt obligations, and according to Vanguard, this is about 38%. The Vanguard doc notes that certain funds "meets the requirements for a New Jersey “qualified ...To calculate your own rate of interest that you'd get to keep for the fund, you'd subtract your marginal tax rate from 1.0, then multiply that number times the SEC 7 day yield. ( 1.0 - 0.22) X 4.33% = 3.3774%. So, 3.3774% is the interest you'd actually get to keep by investing in VUSXX, if you're in the 22% Federal bracket.2 days ago · The Fund seeks to provide current income while maintaining liquidity and a stable share price of $1. At least 80% of the Funds assets will be invested in U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund ... State tax = 70% taxable. VMFXX (Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund) is 49.37% USGO, therefore it is 50.63% is state taxable (unless you live in CA, CT, NY). I do not use TaxAct, but for TurboTax, when entering your 1099-DIV, there is a question that asks if any of the income is exempt from State Income taxes.VUSXX is a type of money market fund offered by Vanguard. Vanguard offers a wide array of money market funds, including VMFXX, VMMXX, VMSXX, VCTXX, VYFXX and VUSXX. These funds all attempt to provide income while maintaining the primary objective of keeping a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1 per share. However, VUSXX is different in that ...The 7 day SEC Yield on VUSXX is now higher than VMFXX. The 7 day SEC Yields on the Municipal Money Market funds peaked on 2-21-23 and have now turned down. The smooth rising trend on VUSXX is consistent with a ladder of T-Bills. Let's hope that the use of Repurchase Agreements in this fund is minimal.Chimpan. • 1 yr. ago. If you are in a higher tax bracket (~22-24%, you have to do the math based on the current yield), you can invest in Municipal Money Market Funds (VMSXX) that has lower yields but is federal tax free thus making the actual yield higher. Interest from a savings accounts ( HIgh yield or otherwise) and VMFXX get the same tax ...Like its larger sister fund, VUSXX maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity of 60 days or less. Its expense ratio is the lowest on our list. T. Rowe Price Government Money Fund (PRRXX)The system for categorizing diodes, one of the electronic components on circuit boards, follows the U.S. Joint Electron Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) numbering scheme. There ...Here's how one travel writer got an excellent deal on a Vacasa rental using Capital One miles and Wyndham Rewards. Being a ski bum on the East Coast is no easy feat. To get some go...A link from The Wall Street Journal. A link from The Wall Street Journal. Standard Chartered analyst Judy Zhu was startled when she made her regular round of China’s copper warehou...But I don't see VMFXX as being more risky relative to VUSXX or direct bills than it normally is, might even be temporarily the other way around. A 'technical' default might mess up bill redemptions without messing up redemptions of short term agency debt, a lot of the 'govt obligations' in VMFXX. That money isn't being disbursed by the govt per ...Big_Mase10. What is VMFXX? Confusion with Vanguard. I have put roughly $18k into vanguard throughout VTI, VIGI, and VTIAX, and it shows it split up evenly (6k in Roth to VTIAX, and the other 12k to VTI and VIGI), however when i look at my portfolio balance it shows 9,000 in short term reserves of VMFXX. Can someone please explain what’s …Jan 4, 2023 · So it is not very likely that 70% of VMFXX income is Treasury interest. State taxation of income from Repurchase Agreements is subject to considerable controversy: https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bit ... 995%29.pdf. On the other hand, VUSXX portfolio composition: US Govt Obligations: ~6.5% , US T-Bills: ~93.5%: VUSXX. Benchmark. Number of holdings: 23 — Average maturity: 28.0 days — Weighted average life: 33.0 days — Fund total net assets as of 04/30/2024: $73.7 B — Risks associated with conservative funds . Vanguard funds are classified as conservative if their share prices are expected to remain stable or to fluctuate only slightly. Keep in ...Higher Potential Returns of US Treasurys and Select Corporates vs. VMFXX. For example, on February 9, 2024, an investor could purchase a 1-year US Treasury (CUSIP 91282CGN5) with a YTM of 4.75%. She could also purchase a 2-year US Treasury (CUSIP 91282CGL9) or a 2.5-year Microsoft bond (CUSIP 594918BR4) with …Apr 30, 2023 · Learn the differences and similarities between three Vanguard money market accounts: VMFXX, VMRXX, and VUSXX. Compare their investment objectives, strategies, returns, expenses, and suitability for investors. MONGSTRADAMUS. • • Edited. VUSXX is state tax exempt. Its very comeptitive also at 2.86 vs VMRXX 2.90 vs VMFXX 2.84. The other two options aren't totally state tax exempt just something to keep in mind. Reply.Expenses for VMFXX are 0.11%. The seven-day SEC yield is 5.3%, and the one-year return as of August 31, 2023 was 4.4%.Ignore the ER. All you need to pay attention to is the 7 day SEC yield, which has the ER factored in. From there, first you look at what's higher. That's usually VMFXX. But VUSXX is almost entirely state income tax deductible -- which means it effectively has a higher APY, the higher your tax bracket is. Calculate it by (VUSXX APY) / (1 - State ...Chimpan. • 1 yr. ago. If you are in a higher tax bracket (~22-24%, you have to do the math based on the current yield), you can invest in Municipal Money Market Funds (VMSXX) that has lower yields but is federal tax free thus making the actual yield higher. Interest from a savings accounts ( HIgh yield or otherwise) and VMFXX get the same tax ...Giving the taxable nature of VUSXX now since it has 41.50% in repurchase agreements and 4.75% yield, does it still make sense to park money in VUSXX instead of leaving it in the settlement fund of VMFXX earning a yield of 4.98% with a 35% Fed bracket. Wouldnt the TEY yield come out to be the same for both of these money market funds. Ignore the ER. All you need to pay attention to is the 7 day SEC yield, which has the ER factored in. From there, first you look at what's higher. That's usually VMFXX. But VUSXX is almost entirely state income tax deductible -- which means it effectively has a higher APY, the higher your tax bracket is. Calculate it by (VUSXX APY) / (1 - State ...
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund seeks to provide current income while maintaining a stable $1 NAV and a very short average maturity. The fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, government securities, and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized solely by government securities or cash (collectively, government .... Tisha campbell age
For example, VMFXX is currently paying a seven-day SEC yield of 5.3%, which sits in the federal funds target range of 5.25% to 5.5%. VMFXX is classified as a government money market fund.Like its larger sister fund, VUSXX maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity of 60 days or less. Its expense ratio is the lowest on our list. T. Rowe Price Government Money Fund (PRRXX)VUSXX. Benchmark. Number of holdings: 23 — Average maturity: 28.0 days — Weighted average life: 33.0 days — Fund total net assets as of 04/30/2024: $73.7 B — Risks associated with conservative funds . Vanguard funds are classified as conservative if their share prices are expected to remain stable or to fluctuate only slightly. Keep in ...This web page does not contain any information about vusxx vs vmfxx. It lists the 10 best money market mutual funds of April 2024 based on yield, fees, size and …Their fashion choices were weighted with symbolism and significance, from promoting Americana to supporting young Black and female designers. For his swearing in as president of th...Mar 11, 2023 · mktwizard wrote: ↑ Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:54 am I shifted most of my cash balances from VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund to VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund due to the fact that VMFXX surprised me this year by making me liable for state taxes by using Repos rather than just holding Treasuries(this was not the case over past decade). VUSXX has a sightly lower yield but is partially state income tax exempt. VMFXX has a slightly higher yield but is generally not state income tax exempt. So what really matters if whether you live in a state with state income tax. I will point out that as I type this they both have identical yields - 5.32%. But this is not always the case. Reply. VUSXX vs VMFXX right now? by powercherry5 » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:37 pm. I have a substantial amount of money in VUSXX while I am DCA'ing my portfolio into a 3 fund portfolio. I just noticed that the regular federal money market fund (VMFXX) is giving a good bit higher yield than VUSXX. I know VUSXX is shielded from state taxes, but …VMFXX is better than w/e cash plus is. Fed money markets are better than savings accounts right now because you aren't subsidizing banks as much, and there is little premium you lose on gov debt right now. Could change in the future. The "cash plus" seems like something you can just pay bills with.mktwizard wrote: ↑ Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:54 am I shifted most of my cash balances from VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund to VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund due to the fact that VMFXX surprised me this year by making me liable for state taxes by using Repos rather than just holding Treasuries(this was not the case over past decade).Vanguard California Municipal Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to seek to provide current income that is exempt from both federal and California personal income taxes while maintaining a stable net asset value of $1 per share. The fund is intended for California residents only. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least ...VUSXX has higher allocation to US Treasury bills than VMFXX does, so VUSXX's distributions are closer to 100% state tax exemption. Once I learned about VUSXX, I immediately made the switch. It's a no brainer at a current forward yield of 5.29% as of 3/1/24. I also live in a state that taxes me.Depends on your federal tax bracket and the state you live in. VUSXX has a rate of 2.3% and my choice (despite the 50k min) since I live in a high tax state. VMSXX is fed exempt and returns 1.3%. You would need to do the math. Both should be equally liquid Comment. Post Cancel. Jaskel. New Member. Join ....