19/09/2026
20% Return or 10%? Why settle for 9–10% in a Money Market Fund when Special Funds can deliver 20%+?
But wait… **is it really all about the returns?** 👀
💙 Money Market Funds (MMFs)
✔️ Highly liquid — easy access to your money
✔️ Generally suited for emergency funds and short-term goals
✔️ Primarily invest in local, lower-risk short term investment avenues
✔️ Have a long track record in Kenya, over 20 years
📈 Typical returns are around 9–11%, although rates can change.
💙 Special Funds
✔️ Provides exposure to a wider range of opportunities, including global markets, real estate and commodities
✔️ Gives for higher returns, but with a medium investment risk
✔️ Often come with 6–12 month lock-in periods
✔️ Usually require higher minimum investments- lumpsum
So, how do each fit in your financial plans?
👉 Emergency fund & short-term money needs: An MMF may be more appropriate because the money is easily accessible.
👉 Diversification: You can consider allocating part of your investment portfolio to Special Funds, depending on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance.
The question is not simply, “Which one gives me higher returns?”
Ask instead: “What is my investment goal?” 💡
Your investment should match your goal, timeline, liquidity needs and risk profile.
Need help understanding MMFs or Special Funds and where they may fit in your financial plan?
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