What makes CDs and money market accounts low-risk investments?

CDs and money market deposit accounts at eligible banks are generally insured by the federal government, up to applicable limits, which protects depositors if the bank fails. That protection is what makes them low-risk; a high interest rate or promise of high profits does not reduce investment risk. Loans to the federal government describe Treasury securities, not CDs or bank money market accounts.

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