Questions from General Investment


Q: The Kelleher brothers, Victor and Darin, could not be more

The Kelleher brothers, Victor and Darin, could not be more different. Victor is assertive and enjoys Taking risks, while Darin is reserved and is exceedingly risk averse. Both have jobs that pay well...

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Q: How are the SIPC and FDIC similar? Why are securities laws

How are the SIPC and FDIC similar? Why are securities laws frequently referred to as “full disclosure laws,” and what is the role of the SEC?

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Q: Should an investor expect a mutual fund to outperform the market?

Should an investor expect a mutual fund to outperform the market? If not, why should the investor buy the shares?

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Q: What are the differences among loading fees, exit fees, and

What are the differences among loading fees, exit fees, and 12b-1 fees?

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Q: Why may the annual growth in a fund’s net asset value not

Why may the annual growth in a fund’s net asset value not be comparable to the return earned by an individual investor?

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Q: How may beta coefficients be used to standardize returns for risk to

How may beta coefficients be used to standardize returns for risk to permit comparisons of mutual fund performance?

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Q: How may realized returns be adjusted for risk so that investment performance

How may realized returns be adjusted for risk so that investment performance may be judged on a risk-adjusted basis?

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Q: Are mutual funds subject to federal income taxation? Are distributions from

Are mutual funds subject to federal income taxation? Are distributions from mutual funds taxable?

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Q: What is a loading charge? Do all investment companies charge this

What is a loading charge? Do all investment companies charge this fee?

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Q: What is a specialized mutual fund? What differentiates large and small

What is a specialized mutual fund? What differentiates large and small cap funds? Value and growth funds?

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