Fitch Withdraws Virtus Insight Money Market Fund's 'AAAmmf' Rating

CHICAGO--()--Fitch Ratings has withdrawn its 'AAAmmf' rating on prime money market fund Virtus Insight Money Market Fund due to the fund's planned liquidation. Virtus Insight Money Market Fund was sponsored by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. and managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. The fund redeemed all of its shareholders' assets at a net asset value per share of $1.00 on Oct. 20, 2014.

Fitch notes that prior to the withdrawal the Virtus Insight Money Market Fund met Fitch's published criteria for 'AAAmmf' rated money market funds. Fitch will no longer provide analytical coverage for this fund.

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Brian Bertsch, New York, +1-212-908-0549
brian.bertsch@fitchratings.com
or
Primary Analyst
Russ Thomas, +1-312-368-3189
Director
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
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or
Secondary Analyst
Greg Fayvilevich, +1-212-908-9151
Director
or
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Ian Rasmussen, +1-212-908-0232
Senior Director

Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Media Relations
Brian Bertsch, New York, +1-212-908-0549
brian.bertsch@fitchratings.com
or
Primary Analyst
Russ Thomas, +1-312-368-3189
Director
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60602
or
Secondary Analyst
Greg Fayvilevich, +1-212-908-9151
Director
or
Committee Chairperson
Ian Rasmussen, +1-212-908-0232
Senior Director