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A fresh look at the ever-changing world of mutual funds
Like all investment instruments, mutual funds continue to evolve. In the last decade however, there has been plenty of change, including market capitalization, the introduction of new types of funds, and the expansion of the mutual fund model to include investments in commodities.
Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition offers a completely updated look at this popular investment vehicle, including everything from Morningstar's new matrix of evaluating a fund's investment style to implementing mutual funds into long-term investment strategies in retirement plans. Throughout the book, author Alvin Hall also focuses on the basics, like how to read a prospectus, how to evaluate ongoing fees and expenses, and how to gauge a fund's performance.
Acquaints you with the various types of mutual funds and how they are structured
Explains important mutual fund terms and concepts
New chapters include information on exchange-traded funds and how they compare to mutual funds in terms of performance, risk and fees
Reveals how to assess a fund manager's investment style and its impact on your returns
Gain a better understanding of mutual funds and maximize your investment returns with Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition.
Contents
Acknowledgments. Introduction.
Chapter 1 Definition and Structure of a Mutual Fund.
Chapter 2 Investment Objectives and Risks of Stock and Bond Funds.
Chapter 3 Fees and Expenses: Load, No-Load, and Pure No-Load Funds.
Chapter 4 Buying, Redeeming, and Exchanging Mutual Fund Shares.
Chapter 5 Analyzing Mutual Fund Performance.
Chapter 6 Shareholder Services.
Chapter 7 Seven Wisdoms of Mutual Fund Investing.
Glossary.
Index.
