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Asked: June 28, 20212021-06-28T09:34:11+00:00 2021-06-28T09:34:11+00:00In: Finance

Do mutual funds have disadvantages, what is a mutual fund?

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Do mutual funds have disadvantages, what is a mutual fund?

A mutual fund is a financial instrument that consists of a pool of funds raised from many investors and is used to invest in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market, and other assets. They are operated by fund managers who allocate the fund’s assets and seek to generate capital gains or income for investors.

They have specific advantages for direct investment. For example, you may miss skills to understand your market trends, or do not have time to follow the market. Mutual funds are an excellent alternative to be administered by experts in this case.

It can be managed by companies that must be registered with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). When investing in a mutual fund, you buy the funds’ shares either on the fund itself or through a broker or other investment professional. Each stock shows the percentage of reservations for all investments in the fund portfolio.

Investing in mutual funds can make money in several ways. If the fund sells securities all year round and makes a profit (called capital gains) from the sale, the profit (excluding capital losses) can be distributed to shareholders at the end of the year. Alternatively, securities in the fund’s portfolio can be distributed to investors by paying dividends. Finally, as the market value of a portfolio of investment trusts rises, so does the value of stocks.

There are different types of funds but we will be talking about main 4

1: Fixed income funds They buy investments that pay fixed returns. This type of mutual fund mainly focuses on being able to bring profits to the fund through interest.

2: Balanced Funds A well-balanced fund invests in a mixture of equity and fixed income securities, typically at a ratio of 40% equity and 60% fixed income. The purpose of this fund is to generate higher returns while mitigating risk through fixed income securities. 3: Speciality funds: It focuses on special delegations such as real estate, commodities, or socially responsible investment. For example, Social Responsibility funds can invest in companies that support environmental management, human rights and diversity, and avoid liquor, tobacco, gambling, weapons and the military and affiliates.

3: Money market funds These funds invest in short-term fixed-income securities such as government bonds, treasury bills, bank acceptances, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit. They are generally a safer investment, but have lower potential returns than other types of mutual funds.

In conclusion, because mutual funds are diversified investments, they are less risky than buying individual securities. If one of the companies goes bankrupt, they own more stock to protect their investment. An actively managed fund offers the benefits of professional stock picking and portfolio management. No need to research thousands of companies.

Managers are experts in their respective fields. It is almost impossible to become an expert in every field you want to invest in. However, the investment trust’s investigation still takes considerable time. To make matters worse, the fund managers change. In this case, the performance of the fund may be affected even if the sector is strong. This is important because managers constantly change the stock they own. The prospectus may not reflect your current shareholding, so it relies on the expertise of the administrator.

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