Mutual funds – advantages
You can invest in a single mutual fund and can get an opportunity to obtain various stocks and bonds and can diversify your portfolio. The mutual fund managers and analysts have a wide range of exposure and so your money is in safe hands.
There are stock funds, sector funds, bond funds, securities and various other funds that are included under the big umbrella of “mutual funds” and you can avail any fund that seeks your fascination. Your fund manager will guide you and you can take his suggestions.
You can enter the mutual fund sector with a low minimum and can then grow steadily. You can invest a small amount regularly(monthly) into the mutual fund and this can be done online through your bank.
You can invest your gains back into the mutual funds without having to pay any extra fees.
There is transparency involved and you can ask for any information anytime, liquidity is also high as you can get your cash one day after selling of your mutual fund.
Any mutual fund company should maintain records and have them audited for accuracy. This means that your money is in safe hands and you can trust your mutual fund manager. If by chance your mutual fund company falls out of business, shareholders receive an amount of cash which is equal to their potion of ownership in the mutual fund.
A mutual fund can also give you dividends and this is the right option to invest if you are planning for your retirement, children’s education or any other financial goal. Individual stocks, closed end funds and ETF’s are some of the options available in a mutual fund. Read the brochure carefully before signing on for any mutual fund.