Introduction to Funds
- Articles
- Funds
| Fund Type |
|---|
| Managed Funds |
| Bond Funds |
| Index Funds |
| ETF’s |
| Hedge Funds |
| Money Market Funds |
| Fund of Funds |
| Balanced Funds |
| International Funds |
| Super Funds |
Funds are an investment vehicle that usually refers to managed fund or mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, index funds, or bond funds. The concept behind a fund is that the investor makes a single purchase with a fund, although the fund itself may contain a variety of shares or investment types within itself. Another way to think of it is many investors pooling their money to purchase a larger asset base.
While funds may have many benefits over shares, for example diversification and professional management, they also have drawbacks like management and entry fees.
Funds may also be very diverse in their objectives, and in the ways they achieve them. It is important to fully understand what components make up the fund, or who is even managing the fund.
This section will cover many important concepts that go into the construction of a fund, as well as ways to match a particular fund to your risk and reward appetite. There are many nuggets of useful information that will assist you in wisely choosing and trading the right fund
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- Managed Funds Choosing the best fund for you
Managed funds, also known as unit trust or mutual funds, allow investors to pool their money together and buy different companies.
- S&P/ASX 200 ETFs: STW, IOZ, VAS
Index trading is becoming increasingly popular due to its broad exposure to the market. Here are three Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) for the S&P/ASX 200/300.
- Managed Funds or Direct Shares
As with many investment decisions, your personality, combined with your financial goals and needs, will largely determine whether you will be better suited to investing in managed funds or direct shares.
- ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a cross between an index fund and a stock. It combines the low fees and diversification of an index fund and the liquidity of stocks.
- Introduction to Index Funds
An index fund works by buying all the securities that make up a specific index, for example the S&P/ASX 200 index. Find out if you should invest in a Index Funds VS Managed Funds.
- ETF Trading
Unlike managed funds, ETFs can be bought and sold short. They are traded on a stock exchange, have prices that change throughout the day, can be purchased through a brokerage and often have lower management fees.