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Understanding Funds

By: King San Jose Santos, RFP, CTA, CFC, FIFC

Fellow | Corporate Finance and Investment IFC Canada


An investment fund is a pool of money collected from multiple investors, which is then used to invest in various assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, or other securities. The purpose of an investment fund is to provide individual investors access to a diversified portfolio that might be difficult or expensive to achieve on their own.


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Key Features:

  1. Pooling of Resources: Investors contribute funds, which are collectively managed.

  2. Professional Management: A fund manager or team of managers makes investment decisions on behalf of the investors.

  3. Diversification: Funds often invest in a variety of assets to spread risk.

  4. Liquidity: Many investment funds allow investors to buy or sell shares relatively easily.

  5. Types of Funds:

    • Mutual Funds: Managed actively or passively, focusing on a wide range of asset classes.

    • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Traded on stock exchanges, often passively tracking an index.

    • Hedge Funds: Use aggressive strategies, typically available to accredited investors.

    • Private Equity Funds: Invest in private companies or buyouts.

    • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Specialize in property investments.


    Understanding basic Risk profiles of the fund


Advantages:

  • Accessibility: Allows small investors to participate in large-scale investments.

  • Expertise: Managed by professionals with in-depth market knowledge.

  • Risk Reduction: Diversification helps minimize individual investment risk.


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