You are looking for an investment vehicle that has two characteristics. First, you want an incentive structure for asset managers where they earn more money whenyou (the investor) earns more money. Second, you want a mostly diversified pool of investments. Which vehicle is your best option?O Hedge fundClosed-end mutual fundOpen-end mutual fund

Mutual funds are pool of investment in which investment is done small units and this is managed by…

You are looking for an investment vehicle that has two characteristics. First, you want an incentive structure for asset managers you (the investor) earns more money. Second, you want a mostly diversified pool of investments. Which vehicle is your best op O Hedge fund O Closed-end mutual fund Open-end mutual fund

You are looking for an investment vehicle that has two characteristics. First, you want an incentive structure for asset managers you (the investor) earns more money. Second, you want a mostly diversified pool of investments. Which vehicle is your best op O Hedge fund O Closed-end mutual fund Open-end mutual fund

Personal Finance

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337669214

Author:GARMAN

Publisher:GARMAN

Chapter16: Real Estate And High-risk Investments

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