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How do treasury sweep accounts work?

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Treasury sweep accounts invest idle checking cash into government money market funds (Treasuries and repos) nightly, earning Fed funds minus 25-50 bps. Treasury interest is exempt from state and local tax — a real boost for CA, NY, and NJ businesses.

Treasury sweep yield economics versus alternatives.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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