Product Description

This invaluable new guide from financial expert David Scott analyzes the role that mutual funds play in achieving a balanced portfolio. In addition to explaining how shares in mutual funds are bought and sold, this clearly written book will show investors
• how to assess a fund"s investment objective in light of their own goals
• how to choose from among stock, bond, and money market funds
• how to evaluate the three different kinds of income associated with mutual funds — dividends, capital gains, and market appreciation
• how to save on fees when buying and redeeming mutual fund shares

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #352634 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

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Customer Reviews

David Scott's Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds
The author has written another superb book on investment. This book on mutual funds is fun to read, easy to understand and cuts through the fog of misunderstanding associated with mutual fund investing. It includes a detailed explanation of all the various mutual funds which includes equity, bond and money market funds. It also covers alternatives to mutual funds such as closed-end investment companies. The book provides a wealth of knowledge and is a welcome addition to my library on investing.

Excellent for Beginners
I have found Scott's book to be a real help in understanding how to select mutual funds. Now I know what fees to check and the type fund that best fits my needs. I have recommended this to my friends who were in the same sorry shape I was.

Basic Info
This is a concise guide for beginning investors. It is easy to understand and reasonably complete. The material is too elementary for someone experienced in mutual fund investing but just about right for someone who is about to get their feet wet.