The " Fast Money " traders are looking to capitalize on the rising yields in money market funds and dividend-paying stocks. The largest taxable money market funds, as ranked on Crane Data's 100 list, are yielding an average 4.18% as of Feb. 2 — returns not seen since the financial crisis. It comes as quality dividend-paying stocks are also generating solid returns. But which is better? In Tim Seymour's case, it's cash.
82 trillion in total assets the week ended Feb. 1, according to the Investment Company Institute. Higher-return dividend payers, which carry more risk, may be an option for investors looking for safety right now, too. "We're in the high-quality dividend camp," said Michael Contopoulos, Richard Bernstein Advisors' director of fixed Income. "They did great last year, certainly on a relative basis to the equity market.