Sponsor

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Sponsor'

1. In the context of stocks, an influential investor who creates demand for a security because of their positive outlook on it.

2. In the context of mutual funds, an underwriting company that offers shares in its mutual funds.

3. In the context of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the fund manager or other entity who files the needed regulatory materials with the SEC to create an ETF. The sponsor also solicits and approves an authorized participant to create and redeem ETF shares.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Sponsor'

1. Many investors look for wide sponsorship in a stock before investing, believing that the endorsement of well-known investors add a measure of safety to their investment decisions.

2. An underwriter must sponsor a mutual fund issue for investors to have access to it.

3. The sponsor of an ETF is essentially the managerial body of the ETF and brings together the needed parties and regulatory framework to establish the ETF.
Search results for

'Sponsor'

  • Series 26 Study Guide - Investment Companies - Structure ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/series-26/investment-companies/management-mutual-funds.asp
    In this section function of the board of directors, CEO, sponsor, custodian, investment
    adivisor, transfer agent and affiliated and interested parties. ...

  • How A Mutual Fund Works | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/quality-mutual-fund/chp1-Introduction/mf-structure.asp
    ... Filed Under ยป Fundamental Analysis, Mutual Funds. By Richard Loth (Contact | Biography)
    A fund sponsor - generally a financial intermediary like Fidelity ...

  • An Inside Look At ETF Construction

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/05/062705.asp
    ... The process begins when a prospective ETF manager (known as a sponsor)
    files a plan with the SEC to create an ETF. Once the plan ...

  • Series 6 Study Guide - Investment Companies - Structure ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/finra-series-6/investment-companies/structure-management-mutual-funds.asp
    Board of Directors, Sponsor, Custodian, Investment Advisor, Transfer Agent, Dealer
    are reponsible the structure, management and operation of mutual funds. ...

  • Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Carries High Risk

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/bonds/08/commercial-paper.asp
    ... consolidated financial statements. This is done to free up the sponsor company's
    balance sheet and improve its financial ratios. (To learn ...

  • Series 26 Study Guide - Investment Companies - WRAP Accounts ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/series-26/investment-companies/wrap-accounts.asp
    ... The sponsor or person designated by the sponsor provides each client with a statement,
    at least quarterly, containing a description of all activity in the ...

  • The BCS Portfolio: Playing College Football Sponsors

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-BCS-Portfolio-Playing-College-Football-Sponsors-ALL-PEP-HSY-C-DIS-CBS-FDX0813.aspx
    ... downside. A Sweet New Sponsor. The ... year. Reese's will be the game's new sponsor,
    and that means Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is the play here. Hershey's ...

  • I failed the Series 6 exam. How long must I wait before I can re ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/Series6/070904.asp
    If you fail your first attempt at the Series 6 exam, your sponsor can submit an
    amendment to reopen a window in which you can write the exam again. ...

  • I failed the Series 7 exam. How long must I wait before I can take ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/series7/020404.asp
    If you fail your first attempt at the Series 7 exam, your sponsor can submit an
    amendment to reopen a window in which you can write the exam again. ...

  • The Build-Your-Own College Scholarship Plan - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0910/Build-Your-Own-Scholarship.aspx
    ... distributed. Sponsor My Degree SponsorMyDegree.com, based in Denver, Colorado,
    also facilitates donations for students. Through ...

Related Articles

Partner Links