WHAT DO MUTUAL FUNDS OFFER THAT OTHER INVESTMENTS DO NOT?
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For over eighty years, mutual funds have made it possible for everyone to enjoy the benefits of investing beyond the neighborhood bank. Today there are over 8,000 mutual funds available to every type of investor. What makes them so popular? In this tutorial, you will learn some of the unique features of mutual funds.

• What Is a Mutual Fund?
• MUTUAL FUNDS OFFER PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
• MUTUAL FUNDS OFFER DIVERSIFICATION
• MUTUAL FUNDS ARE A CONVENIENT WAY TO INVEST
• SUMMARY OF WHAT MUTUAL FUNDS OFFER

Let's begin by defining mutual funds and exploring a few representative types.