Diversity patience critical in mutual fund investing
Editor notes this is the final column in a four part series on mutual fund investing, stressing diversity of holdings and patient strategy as keys to long term results.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1997
Page
38
Editor notes this is the final column in a four part series on mutual fund investing, stressing diversity of holdings and patient strategy as keys to long term results.
A 4 part series explains mutual fund basics focusing on convenience and regular investment plans. It covers dollar cost averaging, example calculations, risk tolerance, asset allocation and the relative growth of stocks versus bonds for long term wealth building.
Key terms mutual fund investors should know include total return net asset value and market volatility. Diversify across stock bond and money market funds to balance risk and offset sector swings. Maintain liquidity safety by a money market within the fund complex and keep tax implications in mind for taxable accounts.
Zurich Insurance Group nears a roughly 1.5 billion dollar purchase of Scudder Stevens & Clark, expanding its asset management reach in developing markets and U.S. bond markets. Scudder oversees about 115 billion dollars in assets and has pursued a sale with Kemper Financial Services already boosted by Zurich in 1995.
The seven day average yield on money market mutual funds rose to 4.99 percent in the week ending Tuesday, while the 30 day average moved to 4.98 percent, IBC Financial Data said. Bank Rate Monitor panel showed stable money market account yields at 2.66 percent and CDs nudging higher across maturities. Total retail money market assets slipped to 640.01 billion, with tax-exempt funds rising and institutional funds gaining to 320.99 billion.
A reader asks about the risks of driving without insurance and options to reduce costs. Advice covers shopping for rates, choosing high deductibles, and skipping extra coverages while stressing not dropping liability. Also notes legal exposure and potential lawsuits if at fault in an accident.
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