Lone Star Investment Pool February 2025 Performance Update
Comments by Mellon Investments Corp (Dreyfus), Investment Manager
February 28, 2025—The US Treasury yield curve flattened in February as yields on longer maturing bonds fell as much as 33 basis points (bps). The equity markets traded lower during the month as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indexes declined -1.6%, -1.4%, and -4.0%, respectively. Unemployment eased to 4.0% in January, from 4.1% the previous month. Job gains were below estimates at 143,000, slowing from an upwardly revised 307,000. Rising policy uncertainty is starting to show its toll on the economy, with US consumer confidence dropping to 98.3 in February from 104.1 in January, driven by a decline in the “expectations” component. This reflects concerns over disruptive tariff announcements and large-scale federal government job cuts. There was no Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in February. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19.
Lone Star Investment Pool Active Participants February 2025
- Schools and colleges: 599
- Other Governmental Entities: 93
- Total: 692
Fund Performance
The following fund performance data is as of February 28, 2025.
Government Overnight Fund
Return Information
- Average Monthly Return (a) 4.35%
- SEC 7-day Fund Yield (b) 4.34%
- Weighted Average Maturity One (c) 29 days
- Weighted Average Maturity Two (c) 93 days
- Portfolio Maturing beyond One Year 7%
- Net Asset Value (NAV) $1.00
- Annualized Expense Ratio 0.06%
- Standard & Poor’s Rating AAAm
Investment Distribution
- Agencies 42%
- Cash/Repo 40%
- Treasuries 16%
- Money Market 2%
Total Assets
- Book Value 8,508,980,665.66
- Market Value 8,510,035,450.18
Corporate Overnight Fund
Return Information
- Average Monthly Return (a) 4.48%
- SEC 7-day Fund Yield (b) 4.47%
- Weighted Average Maturity One (c) 49 days
- Weighted Average Maturity Two (c) 76 days
- Portfolio Maturing beyond One Year 0%
- Net Asset Value (NAV) $1.00
- Annualized Expense Ratio 0.06%
- Standard & Poor’s Rating AAAm
Investment Distribution
- Commercial Paper 85%
- Cash/Repo 12%
- Money Market 3%
Total Assets
- Book Value 4,309,789,473.52
- Market Value 4,309,949,696.30
Corporate Overnight Plus Fund
Return Information
- Average Monthly Return (a) 4.52%
- SEC 7-day Fund Yield (b) 4.52%
- Weighted Average Maturity One (c) 61 days
- Weighted Average Maturity Two (c) 94 days
- Portfolio Maturing beyond One Year 0%
- Net Asset Value (NAV) $1.00
- Annualized Expense Ratio 0.06%
- Standard & Poor’s Rating AAAf/S1+
Investment Distribution
- Commercial Paper 98%
- Money Market 1%
- Cash/Repo 1%
Total Assets
- Book Value 13,782,882,322.75
- Market Value 13,783,897,076.81
(a) The return information represents the average annualized rate of return on investments for the time period referenced. Return rates reflect a partial waiver of the Lone Star Investment Pool operating expense. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
(b) SEC 7-Day Yield Calculation: Yield=2 [[a-b/cd +1]6 -1]
a - Dividend and interest income
b - Expenses accrued for the period
c - Average daily number of shares outstanding during the period that was entitled to dividends
d - Maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period
(c) The Weighted Average Maturity One calculation uses the industry standard definition of state maturity for floating rate instruments, the number of days until the next reset date. The Weighted Average Maturity Two calculation uses the final maturity of any floating rate instruments, as opined in Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC0359.
The Lone Star Information Statement should be read carefully before investing. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses associated with this or any security prior to investing. Investment in Lone Star Investment Pool is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency, and although Lone Star seeks to preserve the value of the investment at a fixed share price, it is possible to lose money by investing in Lone Star. For further information or for an Information Statement, contact First Public at 800.558.8875. The return information is net of all current operating expenses. The return represents past performance and is no indication of future results.
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