EBK PFIN
EBK PFIN
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ISBN: 8220103648844
Author: Billingsley
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 13, Problem 1LO
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To describe: The basic features and operating characteristics of exchange traded funds and mutual funds.

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Followings are the basic features and operating characters of mutual funds:

Pooled Investment: Mutual funds are pooled investments where various investors invest their money, which is further invested in different securities.

Diversification: The main feature of the mutual funds is that it provides diverse portfolio od securities to its investors.

No guaranteed returns: Since the market conditions are dynamic and prices of the securities fluctuate, the guarantee of fixed returns is not possible.

Convenience: Mutual funds make it convenient for investors to invest in securities. It only requires some paperwork, account opening, and other procedures.

Professional Management: Mutual funds provide professional services to the investors for which they are paid. The fund managers look for investments with better returns and less risk.

Followings are the basic features and operating characteristics of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs):

  • Pooled Investment: ETFs are the pooled investment fund that is traded on the stock exchange and holds stocks, bonds and commodities to its NAV (Net Asset Value) throughout the trading day.
  • Annual fee: ETFs usually have less annual fee than the mutual funds.
  • Tax benefits: ETFs provide tax benefits as to the investors.
  • Liquidity: The liquidity of the ETF is directly related to the liquidity of the underlying asset.

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