3213: What to Look for When Reading a Mutual Fund Prospectus by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money

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Episode 3213:

Emily Guy Birken breaks down the intimidating world of mutual fund prospectuses into manageable parts, empowering investors to make smarter, fee-conscious decisions. From understanding investment strategy alignment to spotting hidden costs, this guide helps demystify the fine print that can make or break your portfolio.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/mutual-fund-prospectus/

Quotes to ponder:

"A prospectus is a document that provides investors with information about the investments that make up the mutual fund, as well as other details of the company’s business."

"You will often see two tables: one that compares the returns of fund in question to the 1-, 5-, and 10-year returns of index funds and one that shows the annual or quarterly returns for the past 10 or so years."

"According to his estimate, a 100% turnover adds another full 1% to the cost of a fund."

Episode references:

Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com

Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com

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