In this 5-part WallStreet University program, Robin J. Thurston guides you step-by-step in helping you maximize profits and minimize losses. Among the key secrets he'll reveal are:
Mutual Fund Basics
The four primary advantages and five biggest
disadvantages of mutual funds
The four different types of funds.
Load vs. no-load funds
How to evaluate funds and managers.
The Fund's Business
Mutual fund expenses.
Front-end vs. back-end charges.
Fund operating expenses and fees.
Analyzing costs.
Evaluating Fund Managers and Fund Performance
The qualities of good fund managers
Relative vs. absolute performance.
Differences among the 4 most popular mutual fund rating services.
Risk-adjusted measures of performance.
Your Portfolio
5 basic concepts for assessing your personal risk profile.
5 key aspects of your personal risk profile.
Risk vs. return.
5 common metrics for evaluating and selecting mutual funds.
