Money-market funds primarily invest in short-term instruments maturing within one year, while short-duration funds invest in a mix of debt securities and money-market instruments with a portfolio duration of 1 to 3 years. Money-market funds primarily invest in short-term instruments maturing within one year, while short-duration funds invest in a mix of debt securities and money-market instruments with a portfolio duration of 1 to 3 years. by Soban News (international And National News)