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I receive a lot of investing questions, and many of them have to do with mutual funds.
Mutual funds are not supposed to be confusing, but many so-called financial experts have confused us as consumers. A mutual fund is just what it sounds like... a fund that is funded mutually by many people.
A mutual fund usually has a team of managers that buy and sell stocks. The money they use comes from thousands and thousands of people who invest anywhere from $250 and up usually.
When you buy a mutual fund, you are giving your money to a specific team of managers who use it to do what is best for the fund. If you invest in Large Growth, you're generally investing in big companies that are growing. If you invest in an International fund, you're investing in stocks and bonds from overseas.
Many times a mutual fund can be as easy as that. Financial experts sometimes have a knack for overcomplicating things and that is where confusion enters the picture.
If you're interested in learning more about mutual funds, check out the Morningstar Investing Classroom.
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