History of Mutual Funds

For many investors, the choice of possible investments can be overwhelming. There are stocks, bonds, commodities, securities and lots of other choices. One of the most popular choices is mutual funds. These diverse and complex investments have become one of the most popular ways to invest and Americans have been taking part in mutual fund investing for many, many years. pivotal role in trying to protect potential investors from getting ripped off. The SEC requires that companies file their financial information with them, so that investors can see which companies are healthy and are ready to grow, and which companies to stay away from.
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A mutual fund is...

A mutual fund is a form of collective investments that pools money from many investors and invests it in bonds, stocks, short-term money market instruments, and other securities. In a mutual fund, the fund manager, who is also known as the portfolio manager, trades the fund*s underlying securities, realizing capital gains or losses, and collects the dividend. The investment proceeds are then passed along to the individual investors. The value of a share of the mutual fund, known as the net asset value per share, is calculated daily based on the total value of the fund divided by the number of shares currently issued and outstanding. More -->

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