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Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies   Multiple Choice Questions   1. Which one of the following invests in a portfolio that is fixed for the life of the fund?  A. Mutual fund B. Money market fund C. Managed investment company D. Unit investment trust   2. ______ are partnerships of investors with portfolios that are larger than most individual investors but are still too small to warrant managing on a separate basis.  A. Commingled funds B. Closed-end funds C. REITs D. Mutual funds   3. A

Over the last several years, the total number of investment options that investors have available to them, have increased dramatically. This is evident in the overall increase in the number of private equity funds, hedge funds and mutual funds. For example, the total number of private equity deals that were completed in the year 1970 was a total of 12 transactions accounting for $13 million of investment capital. In 2007, this number of transactions increased 2, 247 and accounted for a total of $70

Hedge Fund vs Mutual Fund, Understanding The Differences Dwayne Strocen By Dwayne Strocen Apr 30, 2010 In 1949 Australian Alfred Jones was credited with the term "hedge fund". Historically it derives its name from the use of hedging to manage risk while achieving superior returns. Today, a hedge fund is an un-regulated investment vehicle designated for sophisticated, also known as the "Accredited Investor". Mutual funds gained popularity in the 1980 's. Prior to this time, the problem of the small

Chapter 17 1. Why are mutual funds popular with individual investors? Able to enjoy economies of scale by incurring lower transaction costs and commissions. Provide opportunities for small investors to invest in a liquid and diversified portfolio of financial securities. 2. What is the purpose of index funds? How does this differ from other equity mutual funds? Why are index funds growing in popularity? Index funds are funds in which managers buy securities in proportions similar to those

Mutual fund: An Introduction A mutual fund is a form of collective investment. It is a pool of money collected from various investors which is invested according to the stated investment objective. The fund manager is the person who invests the money in different types of securities according to the predetermined objectives. The portfolio of a mutual fund is decided taking into consideration this investment objective. Mutual fund investors are like shareholders and they own the fund. The income earned

Are hedge funds suitable for retail investors? Hedge funds refer to financial futures, financial options and other financial derivatives and financial instruments combined with profit for the purpose of the financial fund. In 2006, Warren Buffett sent a letter to Museum of American Finance, he stated that the Graham-Newman partnership fund in the 1920s was the earliest hedge fund known to him, but other funds were likely to appear earlier. Sociologist, writer, and financial journalist Alfred W. Jones

Mutual funds are an easy, convenient way to invest, without having to worry about choosing individual stocks. A mutual fund can be defined as a single portfolio of stocks, bonds, and/or cash managed by an investment company on behalf of many investors. The investment company manages the fund, and sells shares in the fund to individual investors. When one invests in a mutual fund, they become a part-owner of a large investment portfolio, along with all the other shareholders of the fund. The fund manager

Hedge Funds Instructor: Dr. F. Beer By: Vishal Pahuja | Angel Cardoz | Contents Introduction by Vishal Pahuja 3 History by Vishal Pahuja 4 Types of Hedge Funds by Vishal Pahuja 4 Key Characteristics of a Hedge Funds by Vishal Pahuja 5 Size and Market Statistics by Angel Cardoz 5 What is the Cost? by Angel Cardoz 6 Cost to manage 6 Cost to Economy 7 Risks and Returns by Vishal Pahuja 7 Hedge Fund Structure by Vishal Pahuja 8 A Success Story by Vishal Pahuja 9 Peer

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION A Study of Opportunities and Challenges for Mutual Fund in India : Vision 2020 1 Sarish* ABSTRACT In this paper, I have undertaken a study on mutual funds. The mutual fund sectors are one of the fastest growing sectors in Indian Economy and have awesome potential for sustained future growth. Mutual funds make saving and investing simple, accessible, and affordable. The advantages of mutual funds include professional management, diversification, variety, liquidity, affordability

Hedge Funds Class London February 2007 February 9, 2007 SECTION 1 Class Agenda Agenda ♦ 9:00 - 10:30 ♦ 10:30 - 10:45 ♦ 10:45 - 12:15 ♦ 12:15 - 1:30 ♦ 1:30 - 2:15 ♦ 2:15 – 3:00 ♦ 3:00 - 3:15 ♦ 3:15 - 4:00 ♦ 4:00 - 4:45 ♦ 4:45 - 5:00 Hedge Fund Basics Coffee Break Basics Continued Lunch Continued Hedge Fund Services Coffee Break Fund of Funds Stuart Trueman Joe Troccolo Tamera Hodges Joe Troccolo Joe Troccolo Hedge Funds & Corp Finance Laurent Charbonnier Wrap-up / Optional Exam