U.S. Fixed Income Trust
U.S. Fixed Income Trust is a Delaware Trust that operates local government investment pools (LGIPs) in a variety of states throughout the United States. Using the national organization to decrease expenses, US-FITs state products offer investment pools in each state appropriate for the needs of the local government investment clients.
Florida Fixed Income Trust
The Florida Fixed Income Trust (FL-FIT) is an investment solution specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of Florida’s local governments. Featuring five investment pools, FL-FIT offers alternative, liquid and effective solutions to meet your investment horizons.
Preferred Deposit Pool
The FL-FIT Preferred Deposit Pool (PDP) offers a compelling strategy for local governments to generate interest income while maintaining prudent cash management. The PDP provides a resource that strives to maximize yield while protecting principal through FDIC insured bank deposits and qualified public depository accounts. This pool provides same-day liquidity.
Cash Pool
The FL-FIT Cash Pool is a high-quality money market alternative that is managed to a dollar-in/dollar-out strategy. The pool is a hybrid approach that allows the portfolio management team flexibility in managing current market conditions and the portfolio’s duration when compared to traditional money market accounts. The Cash Pool is rated AAAf/S1 by Fitch Ratings and is an excellent option to assist local governments in maximizing their yield while maintaining same-day liquidity and preservation of principal.
Enhanced Cash Pool
The FL-FIT Enhanced Cash Pool is a liquid investment pool that is best suited for cash reserves or proceeds that are not allocated for day-to-day funds. The Enhanced Cash Pool is rated AAAf /S1 by Fitch Ratings and offers diversification through multiple asset classes. The portfolio management team works towards minimizing price fluctuations and tactically adjusting the portfolio’s duration to address changes in the money markets. The Enhanced Cash Pool offers next day liquidity, interest income, and seeks to preserve capital.
Select Cash Pool
The FL-FIT Select Cash Pool offers a duration strategy different than the Cash Pool or the Enhanced Cash Pool. This pool is rated AAAf/S1 by Fitch Ratings and offers diversification through multiple asset classes. The Select Cash Pool is designed to minimize volatility while providing next day liquidity, interest income, and preservation of principal. This portfolio provides an efficient approach for local governments that want to utilize a longer-term strategy without developing a separately managed account.
Choice Pool
The Florida FIT Choice Pool is designed to provide each Participant in the Pool with a fixed rate investment with a fixed maturity of between 60 days and one year. Upon investment in the Florida FIT Choice Pool, a Participant, will be provided a daily rate sheet with projected yield indications for the varied fixed maturity ranges. Participant will determine the maturity date (e.g., 60 days, 90 days, 120 days) for their particular investment needs. Yields can change daily
Texas Fixed Income Trust
The Texas Fixed Income Trust (TX-FIT) is an investment solution designed specifically to fit the needs of local governments in Texas. It features three investment pools:
Cash Pool
The TX-FIT Cash Pool is a high-quality money market alternative for local government investors. The Cash Pool is a short-term investment product designed to add diversification with multiple asset classes and a competitive yield to other cash alternatives. Providing same day liquidity to participants, the pool is managed as a dollar-in/dollar-out product and has a floating net asset value. This pool is excellent for public sector participants’ cash needs.
Government Pool
The TX-FIT Government Pool provides Texas’ public entities a conservatively managed, PFIA compliant, investment option with no corporate exposure. The TX-FIT Government Pool seeks preservation of principal, a competitive yield and a stable NAV, while also providing same day liquidity to its participants
Choice Pool
The Texas FIT Choice Pool is designed to provide each Participant in the Pool with a fixed rate investment with a fixed maturity of between 60 days and one year. Upon investment in the Texas FIT Choice Pool, a Participant, will be provided a daily rate sheet with projected yield indications for the varied fixed maturity ranges. Participants will determine the maturity date (e.g., 60 days, 90 days, 120 days) for their particular investment needs. Yields can change daily.