Mutual Funds To Invest In

Funds Of Funds

This fund is exactly what it sounds like: a fund whose securities are made up of stakes in a variety of other financial funds such as the others on this list. The benefit to this type of fund is even further diversification in your investment. Not only do you get diversification of many stocks or bonds, but also diversification of the types of investments you hold. This is a simple way to roll all of these complicated subjects into one easy to understand security. The returns an investor would see from this type of fund are determined by the underlying assets that comprise it. Typically, those with more risk have the potential for higher returns but are also subject to more market volatility. If you want to be more hands-on with investing, you will not only have to research the fund itself, but also the funds in which it has invested in to comprise the security you are purchasing.

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