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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1997

Page

38

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.

Beginning mutual funds for new investors

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.

James Welsh Times-Picayune New Orleans Treasury

Mutual fund investing tips from market basics

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.

Mutual Fund

Zurich poised to buy Scudder Stevens Clark for 1.5 billion

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.

New York Switzerland Zurich Insurance Group U.S Scudder, Stevens & Clark New York Times Zurich Scudder Kemper Corp Kemper Financial Services United States the Times

Money market yields edge up on seven day average

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.

New York IBC Money Fund Report Ashland Mass IBC Financial Data Inc IBC Financial Data Money Funds Newsletter Bank Rate Monitor Savings and Loan Associations North Palm Beach, Fla Investment Company Institute

Insurance a must for all vehicles

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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