May
26
Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor Professional Education Program, Book 1
May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Introduction to mutual funds
open and closed end funds: types and characteristics
other packaged investment products
Product DescriptionThe Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor Professional Education Program provides you with a thorough knowledge of mutual funds and their various uses as investment vehicles. It is a criterion based self study education program designed to provide advanced knowledge required by a [...]
May
23
I am in the initial stages of building my investment portfolio and I am very adamant about doing all the research I can prior to purchasing mutual funds. I have heard mixed reviews about some of the top investment sites (i.e. MorningStar, etc.). Which sites do you think are the best for investment [...]
May
21
What You Need To Know About Mutual Funds
May 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A mutual fund is a professionally managed type of collective investment system that pools money from many investors and invests generally in investment securities (stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, other mutual funds, other securities, and/or commodities such as precious metals).
Mutual funds are separated into shares and can be bought much like stocks, allowing mutual [...]
May
18
In 1949 Australian Alfred Jones was credited with the term “hedge fund”. Historically it derives its name from the use of hedging to manage risk while achieving superior returns. Today, a hedge fund is an un-regulated investment vehicle designated for sophisticated, also known as the “Accredited Investor”.
Mutual funds gained popularity in the 1980’s. Prior to [...]
May
15
The Inside Scoop on Mutual Fund Rip Offs
May 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The bear market that showed up at the end of 2000 has every brokerage houseâas well as the entire mutual fund industryâscrambling to find creative ways to boost both their image and bottom line. Unfortunately, this is often at the investors’ expense.
Fund managers are ever on the lookout for ways to spin the stats to [...]
May
12
Stocks & Mutual Fund Investments : What Are the Advantages & Disadvantages to Mutual Funds?
May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The advantages of mutual funds are the professional portfolio management and the lack of individual fees associated with separate equities. Disadvantages of mutual funds include not being able to control the portfolio and more expensive costs. Weigh the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds with help from an investment manager in this free [...]
May
8
hi friends,
i am new to this sector, can i invest money in mutual funds, what returns will i get, will i get any returns monthly, is it more like shares, and how safe will be my invested money, coz i see the disclaimers in the ads stating subject to market risk. but still i [...]
May
6
If you are looking for new investment opportunities, uranium mutual funds may be the best place to put your money. Most of the new age energy mutual funds have a number of stocks into sectors such as oil, gas, nuclear energy, uranium and so on.
The good investment potential in this sector has led to further [...]
May
6
Mutual Fund Performance Helpful Info
May 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment
mutualfundstips4u.blog.co.in As you search for mutual fund investing related information or other information about no-load or mutual funds store, take your time to view the below article. It will provide you with a really refreshing insight into the mutual fund research guide information that you need. After going through it you will also be better [...]
May
3
Safe Haven: Mutual Funds That Act Like Hedge Funds
More people are seeking refuge in mutual funds designed to perform like hedge funds. While these vehicles have some notable flaws, they could make sense for safety-minded investors.
Read more on WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance

