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Mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Learn how different types of funds
fit into your investment plan.
Seven common types of mutual funds
How mutual fund costs work
How do ETFs fit my investment strategy at this stage in life?

Some people think mutual funds are safer than stocks because a fund manager is in charge. But a fund doesn’t always make more money. And, there are extra fees.


How do mutual funds work?

Chapter 1:
What is a mutual fund?
Chapter 2:
What choices do I have when I buy mutual funds?
Chapter 3:
What will it cost to invest in mutual funds?
Chapter 4:
How risky are mutual funds?
Chapter 5:
How do segregated funds work?
Chapter 6:
Are mutual funds a good choice for me?

How do I buy mutual funds?

Chapter 1:
Where do I buy mutual funds?
Chapter 2:
How do I choose mutual funds that are right for me?
Chapter 3:
What are the steps to buy a mutual fund?
Chapter 4:
How Do I Sell My Mutual Funds?
Chapter 5:
How do I put more money in my mutual funds?
Chapter 6:
Should I buy my mutual funds from the same fund company?

How do Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) work?

Chapter 1:
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?
Chapter 2:
What does it cost to invest in an ETF?
Chapter 3:
How risky is an ETF?
Chapter 4:
Are ETFs a good choice for me?

What is a leveraged Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?

Chapter 1:
Leveraged ETFs may be dangerous to the health of your portfolio
Chapter 2:
How does a leveraged ETF work?
Chapter 3:
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of a leveraged ETF?
Chapter 4:
What risks are associated with a leveraged ETF?
Chapter 5:
Is a leveraged ETF right for me?

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