M2

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Definition of 'M2'

A category within the money supply that includes M1 in addition to all time-related deposits, savings deposits, and non-institutional money-market funds.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'M2'

M2 is a broader classification of money than M1. Economists use M2 when looking to quantify the amount of money in circulation and trying to explain different economic monetary conditions.

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