Marriott School

Investments 6: Mutual Fund Basics

Title:  Investments 6:  Mutual Fund Basics 

Course Description:   This is the sixth section of an advanced course on investing.   It talks about the basics of mutual funds, including risk and return, terminology, calculation of returns, how to buy, and the costs of investing.

Difficulty Level:   Advanced.  This course is recommended for individuals with some college experience and some math ability.   You should also have a good understanding of the time value of money

Time to Complete:   To complete this section will take about an hour. 

Output:  None.

Prerequisites for this Course: 
  None. I recommend you first complete the courses on Another Perspective on Wealth, Time Value of Money 1, Time Value of Money 2, Investments 1:  Before You Invest, and Investments 2:  Your Investment Plan.   

 

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