Do Mutual funds get rid of a lot of risk?

And also if you invest in mutual funds do you still have to diversify with different sectors and securities? If you invest in a large cap mutual fund do you receive dividends? Also How fast can you sell a mutual fund?

How liquid are stocks and mutual funds when you own them?

If you needed to sell them in a hurry, how fast can you do it? (assuming you bought your stocks/mutual funds from a online brokerage like fidelity)

Is it possible to invest in non-ING mutual Funds via Sharebuilder?

I recently opened a Roth IRA account with Sharebuilder (owned by ING Direct). They only list ING Mutual Funds on their website. (However there are a lot more stocks and ETFs listed). I’m interested in investing in a Vanguard Mutual Fund. Is it possible to do it through my Roth IRA account on Sharebuilder?

What can you tell me about UTMA and investing in gold, silver, aluminum, and oil?

I understand the UTMA regulations prohibit minors from directly owning equities. Do these same restrictions apply to gold, silver, oil, aluminum, steel, etc.? If not, what would you suggest to invest in, and is this strategy better than investing in such other means as mutual funds, bonds, or money market accounts? Thanks!

What is the advantage disadvanted of exchange traded funds vs. regular mutual funds?

I understand mutual funds very well but have little experience with ETFs so do I need to learn about them? Does it provide more control from a tax stand point? More variety in investing options?

What should I do about my mutual funds?

I have some money in mutual funds and I have several. One is a core bond fund and I don’t have the rest of the information handy. Right now I am down quite a bit and I am scared! Should I sell or just hold tight? I don’t need the money, yet and I probably [...]

How do bonds and mutual funds work?

I’m doing an essay for math about the stock market, bonds, and mutual funds and i need to knwo exactly what they are and how they work? :D thanks!:))


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