Mutual Fund Essentials
The key to understanding a mutual fund is knowing what it invests in, who its portfolio managers are, and how the costs of the fund compare to other alternatives, such as ETFs.
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Understanding Vanguard Mutual Funds vs. Vanguard ETFs
Most Vanguard index mutual funds have a corresponding ETF. Here are the key differences between these alternatives.
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Distribution Definition
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Money Market Fund Definition
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Mutual Fund Definition
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Net Asset Value – NAV Definition
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No-Load Fund Definition
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Mutual Fund Annual Returns - The Good and the Bad
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Target-Date Fund Definition
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Mutual Funds vs. Hedge Funds: What’s the Difference?
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Open-End Fund Definition
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Turnover Ratio Definition
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How to Buy Mutual Funds Online
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Closed-End vs. Open-End Investments: What's the Difference?
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Mutual Funds: Advantages and Disadvantages
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Load vs. No-load Mutual Fund: What's the Difference?
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Asset Management Company (AMC)
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Balanced Fund Definition
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Front-End Load Definition
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Market Timing Definition
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Pooled Funds Definition
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Management Fee vs. Expense Ratio: What's the Difference?
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Arbitrage Mutual Funds: Benefits and Drawbacks
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Annual Turnover Definition
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Morningstar Risk Rating Definition
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What is a Mutual Fund's NAV?
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Folio Number Definition
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Undertakings Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Definition
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Business Development Company (BDC)
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Investment Fund
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The Advantages of Mutual Funds
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5 Ways to Measure Mutual Fund Risk
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12B-1 Fee
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Trading Mutual Funds for Beginners
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New Fund Offer (NFO)
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Do mutual funds invest only in stocks?
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Unit Investment Trust (UIT) Definition
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Top 5 Mutual Fund Holders of Amazon
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When to Sell a Mutual Fund
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Market Neutral Definition
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An Introduction to Commercial Paper
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The ABCs of Mutual Fund Classes
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8 Fund Types to Use in a Recession
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Capital Gains Distribution Definition
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What to Consider When Starting a Mutual Fund
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What Are Market Cap Mutual Funds?
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How to Sell Mutual Funds to Your Clients
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Mutual Funds: How They Pay Dividends
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4 Investment Strategies for Managing a Portfolio of Mutual Funds
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Why have mutual funds become so popular?
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How do you calculate the cost basis for a mutual fund over a long time period?
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How a Mutual Fund's C Shares Differ From A and B Shares
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How Often Do Mutual Funds Pay Capital Gains?
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How Money Market Funds Got Safer With Rule 2a-7
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What Is the Link Between Mutual Funds and Compound Interest?
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Managed Payout Funds vs. Annuities: How Do They Compare?
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Exchange-Traded Mutual Fund (ETMF)
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The Right Time to Change From Mutual Funds to ETFS
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Morningstar: A Premier Mutual Fund Source
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Non-Registered Account (Canada): Overview
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Mutual Fund Dealer's Association (MFDA)
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What Are Franking Credits?