For Mutual Fund we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Accounting, Accounting Terms, Finance, Financial, Frauds and Scams, Investment and Securities.

Mutual Fund (Accounting)

Investment company which generally offers its shares to the general public and invests the proceeds in a diversified portfolio of SECURITIES. (See CLOSED-END MUTUAL FUND and OPEN-END MUTUAL FUND.) N

Mutual Fund (Accounting Terms)

Investment company which generally offers its shares to the general public and invests the proceeds in a diversified portfolio of SECURITIES. (See CLOSED-END MUTUAL FUND and OPEN-END MUTUAL FUND.)
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Mutual Fund (Finance)

Mutual funds are pools of money that are managed by an investment company and regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940. They offer investors a variety of goals, depending on the fund and its investment charter. Some funds seek to generate income on a regular basis. Others seek to preserve an investor's money. Still others seek to invest in companies that are growing at a rapid pace. Funds can impose a sales charge, or load, on investors when they buy or sell shares. No-load funds impose no sales charge. Related: Open-end fund, closed-end fund.

Mutual Fund (Financial)

Is an investment company which the number of shares outstanding varies according to demand. If investors seek to own more shares, the fund will sell new ones. If existing shareholders seek to reduce their holdings then the fund will purchase them at the Net Asset Value. In recent years, there have been new provisions which can slow down the redemption process. It had been the case that fund shares were to be redeemed immediately on demand. This type of investment company is also known as an Open End Fund because the number of shares outstanding can vary widely from day-to-day. Compare to Closed End Fund. Is an investment company which the number of shares outstanding varies according to demand. If investors seek to own more shares, the fund will sell new ones. If existing shareholders seek to reduce their holdings then the fund will purchase them at the Net Asset Value. In recent years, there have been new provisions which can slow down the redemption process. It had been the case that fund shares were to be redeemed immediately on demand. This type of investment company is also known as an Open End Fund because the number of shares outstanding can vary widely from day-to-day. Compare to Closed End Fund. Is an investment company which the number of shares outstanding varies according to demand. If investors seek to own more shares, the fund will sell new ones. If existing shareholders seek to reduce their holdings then the fund will purchase them at the Net Asset Value. In recent years, there have been new provisions which can slow down the redemption process. It had been the case that fund shares were to be redeemed immediately on demand. This type of investment company is also known as an Open End Fund because the number of shares outstanding can vary widely from day-to-day. Compare to Closed End Fund. Is an investment company which the number of shares outstanding varies according to demand. If investors seek to own more shares, the fund will sell new ones. If existing shareholders seek to reduce their holdings then the fund will purchase them at the Net Asset Value. In recent years, there have been new provisions which can slow down the redemption process. It had been the case that fund shares were to be redeemed immediately on demand. This type of investment company is also known as an Open End Fund because the number of shares outstanding can vary widely from day-to-day. Compare to Closed End Fund.

Mutual Fund (Frauds and Scams)

An open-end investment company that offers the investor the benefits of portfolio diversification (provides greater safety and reduced volatility), and professional management. The shares are redeemable on demand at their net asset value. The fund invests the pooled assets into various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, options, commodities and money market securities. How the fund invests is determined by the fund's objectives. The mutual fund's prospectus details this type of information plus information on any fees, the management company and other relevant data.

Mutual Fund (Investment)

An investment company that pools money from shareholders and invests in a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. A mutual fund stands ready to buy back (redeem) its shares at their current net asset value, which depends on the total market value of the fund's investment portfolio at the time of redemption. As open-end investments, most mutual funds continuously offer new shares to investors.

Mutual Fund (Securities)

An open-end investment company.

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