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Behind the Buzz.

Understand what happens behind the scenes after you invest.

Goal: Demystify the mechanics of mutual funds.6 lessons
LESSON 1

What is NAV?

NAV stands for Net Asset Value. It is the price of one unit of a fund, calculated once a day after the markets close.…

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LESSON 2

Where Does Your Money Go?

Your money does not sit with the fund house. It goes to a custodian, a separate regulated institution that holds the…

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LESSON 3

Who Manages Your Money?

Each fund has a named fund manager, often with a co-manager and a team of analysts behind them. Their job is to pick…

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LESSON 4

What is an Expense Ratio?

The expense ratio is the yearly cost of owning the fund, expressed as a percentage of your investment. If the ratio is…

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LESSON 5

How Do Mutual Funds Generate Returns?

Funds make money in three ways. The holdings rise in price, which lifts the NAV. The holdings pay income, dividends…

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LESSON 6

Understanding Risk vs Reward

Every investment has a possible reward and a possible loss, and the two are tied together. Nothing that can give you 15…

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