Basics
What is Mutual Fund?
A pool of money from many investors managed by a professional
Full Explanation
A mutual fund collects money from thousands of investors and a fund manager picks stocks or bonds to invest in. Unlike ETFs, mutual funds are priced once per day at market close, not throughout the day.
Pro Tip
Check the expense ratio. High fees eat into your returns over time.
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