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Personal Finance and Money Management 18-Understand Fee of Mutual Funds

gutenk — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:29:40 +0000

Personal Finance and Money Management 18-Understand Fee of Mutual Funds

Article by Kyle Norton

1. Acquisition feeIf fees are imposed at the time mutual fund shares are purchased, it is called an acquisition fee or front-end loading charge. It used to be 1- 5% of the amount purchase. Investors can always negotiate for a lower fee with their financial adviser.

2. Redemption feeFees are paid at the time when money is withdrawn from the mutual fund. Redemption fees represent a percentage of either the amount of the initial investment or the current market value of the holding, usually 5% and decreases over time depending on the years of money remaining in the mutual fund purchased. Usually after 7 years, the money withdrawn carries 0% redemption fee.

3. No load fundNo load funds do not charge sales fees. Most no load funds do not have sales forced. It usually finds investors through advertising, direct mail, and still charging a management fee and probably a trailer fee arrangements with stockbrokers.

4. Managing feea) Management fees are represented as a significant cost for both closed-end and mutual funds, usually range from 0.5% to 2.5% being deducted directly from the assets of the fund before calculating return to investors. Some specialty have managing fees over 3%.b) A good way of comparing the management fees of various funds is the management expense ratio also known as MER. MER, expressed as a percentage is an annual ratio of all fees and expenses to the average net assets of the fund excluding sales fees.c) All fund companies pay their agents annual commissions, known as trailer fees.

Unlike no load funds, most acquisition and redemption fee funds are sold through financial advisers or insurance agents who also have mutual fund licenses. They are experts in their field. It is nice to have someone to talk to after initial purchasing.Before deciding to invest in mutual funds, it is necessary to look at the 10 years return graph of each fund, the fund manger and expense ratio. Please do not assume all of these types of funds are the same, some equity funds always return below the same equity index while others have beating the same index year over year.

I hope this information will help. If you need more information, you can read the complete series of the above subject at my home page:

http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter.blogspot.com/http://financialinvesting09.blogspot.com/

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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have all the links intact.”Let You Be with Your Health, Let Your Health Be with You” Kyle J. NortonI have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.

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gutenk — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:33:34 +0000

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Article by DWM

Mutual funds are a popular investment vehicle because their diverse nature lends to a more balanced financial portfolio. Investment companies sell shares of the fund and invest the proceeds in a variety of assets under the direction of a professional money manager.Dynamic Wealth Management, Zurich Switzerland is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors.Licensing requirements include the successful completion of a training course and the examination required by the local regulatory agency.The funds may be purchased from registered advisers at• Banks/trust companies• Brokerage firms• Credit unions/caisses populaires• Life insurance brokers and agents• Mutual fund companies• Mutual fund dealersMutual fund and life insurance companies typically sell only their own funds, while banks and dealers offer a variety of different products.How to Buy Mutual FundsThere are several important steps to buying mutual funds. First, work with an adviser to create a financial plan and determine how much can be invested in mutual funds. Investigate several fund options that fall within the amount available for investment. Consider:• the amount required to buy into the fund• the desired length of time to invest• associated fees (see below)• current and past fund performance, rather than future projections• the types of investments held within the fund: stocks, bonds, etc., and the level of risk involvedAfter completing the application form, keep a photocopy for future reference. Watch the mail for a prospectus, which provides information about the company managing the fund. Read and save all mutual fund statements, asking for clarification when required.

Buying Mutual Funds: No Load Funds vs. Front Load or Back EndThe fees associated with fund investment are a source of confusion for many new investors. Some mutual funds require an upfront payment to buy into the fund, although this has become increasingly unpopular.Many companies now use a back end load fee, or contingent deferred sales load (CDSL) fee; when the investor needs to sell the fund, a penalty applies based on the length of ownership.Others still offer no load funds. Do not confuse no load funds with no fees; all funds include a fee called the Management Expense Ratio (MER) to cover administrative costs, the fund manager’s salary, legal fees, and other incidental expenses.

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Personal Finance and Money Management 39- Major Types of Registered Retirement Income Fund

gutenk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:55:42 +0000

Remember that the government only represents about 30% of our retirement income, the company retirement pension plan offers another 30 % and many of us do not have one. It is up to individuals to invest wisely short and long term in order to make up for the short fall if he or she would like to live comfortably after retirement without giving up some retirement plans. As you reach your retirement year and decide to convert your RRSP in RRIF. In this article, we will discuss major types of RRIF. There are 4 types of RRIF1. Saving accountSaving account is most conservative investment. It is guaranteed up to $100,000 by Canadian deposit insurance corporation (CDIC) and pay very little interest. 2. Guaranteed investment certificate (GIC)a)Under GIC you investments in your RRIF account are lock in a short period of time. b) Interest is little better than the saving account. c) Investments are guaranteed up to $100,000 by CDIC. d)Interest return although better than saving account. It is vulnerable to inflation and changes in interest rates. 3. Mutual fundBecause of lower of interest rate environment, mutual fund become major attraction to RRSP holder. There are more people convert their RRSP to RRIF than 3 other types combined. The advantage of mutual mutual RRIF containsa) Many options to choose from. b) Mutual fund are managed by professional manager. c) RRIF management/administrative expenses are paid from within the RRIF plan. Paying fees from outside the RRIF could lead to de-registration with taxable consequence. d) More growth potential than saving account and GICs. e) Diversification with many fund and sectors in your RRIF account. Remember, your money invested in mutual fund is not guaranteed4. Self direct RRIF accounta) You create the strategy of investment in your own. b) Depend on your risk, you may invest all your money in equity, such as technology stock or blue chip stock. etc. Potential growth is high,as well as risk. c) Fee of self direct RRIF account are deducted from your account. I hope this information will help. If you need more information, you can read the complete series of the above subject at my home page:http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter. blogspot. com/http://personalfinance39. blogspot. com/

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“Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You” Kyle J. Norton

I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.

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Personal Finance and Money Management 17-types of Mutual Funds

gutenk — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:44:54 +0000

As we mentioned in previous articles we know that our government only represents about 30% of our retirement income. The company retirement pension plan offers another 30 % and many of us do not have one. It is up to individuals to invest wisely short and long term in order to make up for the short fall if he or she would like to live comfortably after retirement without giving up some retirement plans. In this article, we will discuss types of mutual fund. Mutual fund is a pool of investor’s money and is sold as a unit. It is an open end fund and managed by professionals. It also must meet certain regulations of the security commissions and laws governed before it can be sold to the general public. There are 4 types of mutual funds depending to the fund objectives:1. Balance funda) Their purpose is to maximize a balance of capital appreciation and income, yet preserve capital. b) It contains a combination of debt and equity securities. The proportions of bond and security are adjusted according to economic conditions. 2. Equity funda) Dividend fundi) Invested in dividend-paying stocks. ii) Maximize income by specializing in stocks paying high dividends. iii) Allows investors to take advantage of the dividend tax credit, but they don’t give many capital gains dividends. b) Growth fundInvested in common stocks for capital appreciation. There are 3 types of equity growth fundi) Broad spectrum funds: invested in any company with growth potential. ii) Market segment funds: invested in a specific sector of the market, such as oil and gas, precious metals, commodity, or high technology. iii) International funds: invested in specific countries such as China, Japan, Russia, and European countries. 3. Specialty fundSpecialty funds have the below characteristics:These types of fund investments are strictly in specific commodities, such as gold funds only allowed to invest in gold bullion or gold certificates, real estate funds only allowed to invest in property, Oil and gas only allowed to invest in oil and gas producing companies, as indicated in the fund prospectus. I hope this information will help. If you need more information, you can read the complete series of the above subject at my home page:http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter. blogspot. com/http://financialinvesting09. blogspot. com/

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“Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You” Kyle J. Norton

I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.

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Personal Finance and Money Management 18-understand Fee of Mutual Funds

gutenk — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:56:53 +0000

As we mentioned in previous articles we know that our government only represents about 30% of our retirement income. The company retirement pension plan offers another 30 % and many of us do not have one. It is up to individuals to invest wisely short and long term in order to make up for the short fall if he or she would like to live comfortably after retirement without giving up some retirement plans. Mutual fund is a pool of investor’s money and is sold as a unit. It is an open end fund and is managed by professionals. It also must meet certain regulations of the security commissions and laws governed before it can be sold to general public. In this article we will discuss mutual fund fees. 1. Acquisition feeIf fees are imposed at the time mutual fund shares are purchased, it is called an acquisition fee or front-end loading charge. It used to be 1- 5% of the amount purchase. Investors can always negotiate for a lower fee with their financial adviser. 2. Redemption feeFees are paid at the time when money is withdrawn from the mutual fund. Redemption fees represent a percentage of either the amount of the initial investment or the current market value of the holding, usually 5% and decreases over time depending on the years of money remaining in the mutual fund purchased. Usually after 7 years, the money withdrawn carries 0% redemption fee. 3. No load fundNo load funds do not charge sales fees. Most no load funds do not have sales forced. It usually finds investors through advertising, direct mail, and still charging a management fee and probably a trailer fee arrangements with stockbrokers. 4. Managing feea) Management fees are represented as a significant cost for both closed-end and mutual funds, usually range from 0. 5% to 2. 5% being deducted directly from the assets of the fund before calculating return to investors. Some specialty have managing fees over 3%. b) A good way of comparing the management fees of various funds is the management expense ratio also known as MER. MER, expressed as a percentage is an annual ratio of all fees and expenses to the average net assets of the fund excluding sales fees. c) All fund companies pay their agents annual commissions, known as trailer fees. Unlike no load funds, most acquisition and redemption fee funds are sold through financial advisers or insurance agents who also have mutual fund licenses. They are experts in their field. It is nice to have someone to talk to after initial purchasing. Before deciding to invest in mutual funds, it is necessary to look at the 10 years return graph of each fund, the fund manger and expense ratio. Please do not assume all of these types of funds are the same, some equity funds always return below the same equity index while others have beating the same index year over year. I hope this information will help. If you need more information, you can read the complete series of the above subject at my home page:http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter. blogspot. com/http://financialinvesting09. blogspot. com/

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“Let You Be with Your Health, Let Your Health Be with You” Kyle J. Norton

I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.

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Enjoy Professional Asset Management: Invest In A Mutual Fund

gutenk — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:14:06 +0000

Haven’t you become a member of the large family of mutual fund investors yet? If you keep waiting you may never be able to feel the positive effects mutual funds have on your account. However, you are not the only one who has not managed to overcome some of the basic mental barriers that come in your way toward mutual fund investing. First of all you may think that you don’t have enough money to invest in a mutual fund. However, as little as $100 can get you started in your trip to a rich mutual fund account, which will provide you with financially secure retirement. No trading costs exist when you invest in the majority of mutual funds, which allows you to invest small amounts of money. As compared to stock investing, the latter eats up a big portion of your money in terms of broker commissions and you end up with less money for investing. On the other hand, you may be reluctant to invest in a mutual fund, because you find it non-guaranteed or non-insured. However, you should not be worried about the security of a mutual fund because it cannot go bankrupt. A mutual fund usually holds shares of a large number of companies and in order to go bankrupt all of these companies should altogether become insolvent. On the other hand, the insurance companies or bank accounts that are generally viewed as safer can easily go bankrupt and you will end up losing your hard-earned money. What is more, inflation tends to eat up the money you accumulate in your savings account, whereas your mutual fund account enjoys compounding interest. You may also prefer not to invest in a mutual fund, because you believe you are better at selecting individual stocks. We don’t want to undervalue you stock picking skills, but by purchasing shares of a mutual fund, you immediately enjoy the professional management of your assets by experts that have been in this field for many years. You may really have success at times, but it is equal to your chances of winning in the lottery. Additionally, many investors make the mistake to invest in the company they work for. This is totally wrong tactic, unless you include in your portfolio other stocks to diversify it. Mutual funds include stocks and bonds of many different companies, which is extremely beneficial in restful economic times. Finally, most investors don’t want to invest in a mutual fund, because they are worried they don’t understand how it functions. The first step is to browse through our website and get all the information you need to get you started. We have made it easy to use and full of different articles on the subject so that we turn you into an educated and successful mutual fund investor.

Eric Krammer is a successful investor who writes for Mutual Funds Advisor to help people educate themselves. Learn more about mutual fund strategies at: Mutual Fund Strategies

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