Mutual Funds Archives - PersonalFinanceLab Financial Literacy Gamified Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:53:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.personalfinancelab.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon-50x50.png Mutual Funds Archives - PersonalFinanceLab 32 32 Mutual Fund Trading FAQ https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/mutual-fund-trading-faq/ Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:35:14 +0000 http://learn.stocktrak.com/?p=14426 When trading mutual funds on this system, there are a few differences to keep in mind compared to trading stocks. Click on this post for three mutual fund trading tips!

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]]> Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/glossary/mutual-funds/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:18:00 +0000 http://learn.stocktrak.com/?p=11444 Mutual Funds come in several different "flavors", but the core concept is always the same: the fund is a pool of money contributed from many different investors that are used to purchase a bundle of securities. They are professionally managed, so you are basically buying a piece of a larger portfolio.

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]]> Market Hours for Stocks and Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/beginners/market-hours-for-stocks-mutual-funds/ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:28:45 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=2162 Real-life and virtual trading hours for our site (all times Eastern). For example, the US and Canadian Markets open at 9:30 AM ET (GMT-6:00) and close at 4:00 PM ET. Monday to Friday, with exceptions on National Holidays.

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]]> Most Popular Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/beginners/most-popular-mutual-funds/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:08:34 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1962 A list of the 25 most popular (largest) mutual funds.

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]]> Mutual Fund Screener https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/mutual-fund-screener/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:03:48 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1957 Mutual Fund screeners are available on countless websites and trading platforms. They allow users to choose trading instruments that are suitable for certain criteria profile.

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]]> Why Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/why-mutual-funds-vs-stocks/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:04:54 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1930 Over the past decade, choosing Mutual Funds has been popular among American investors in order to save towards their retirement as well as other financial targets. Although Mutual Funds seem to have a lot of advantages like professional management and diversification, they, like any other invest, have some risks.

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]]> How to Pick Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/how-to-pick-mutual-funds/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:54:38 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1880 The possible choices for investing in a mutual fund is less complicated than you think. But how do you proceed or which one is the best for you based on your needs? Read this article to find out!

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]]> Mutual Fund Fees https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/mutual-fund-fees/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:17:10 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1854 Mutual fund charges and costs are fees that may be acquired by investors who possess mutual funds. Managing a mutual fund involves costs, including investment advisory fees, shareholder transaction costs, and marketing and distribution charges. These funds are passed along as costs to investors in various ways. This article details types of mutual fund charges and costs, as well as load commissions.

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]]> Closed-End Mutual Fund https://www.personalfinancelab.com/glossary/closed-end-mutual-fund/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:19:06 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1775 A closed-end fund is a publicly traded investment company that raises a fixed amount of capital through an initial public offering (IPO). The fund is then structured, listed and traded like a stock on a stock exchange.

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]]> Open End Mutual Funds https://www.personalfinancelab.com/security-types/mutual-funds/open-end-mutual-funds/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:13:33 +0000 http://virtual-stock-exchange.net/?p=1768 An open end mutual fund don't have limits on the quantity of shares the fund will issue. Provided that demand is requested often, the fund will continue to issue shares no matter the number of investors.

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