OTHER TYPES OF MUTUAL FUNDS

Some other interesting mutual fund types include the following:

Multifunds, which invest in other mutual funds

All-weather funds, which are structured to survive in all phases of the business cycle

Emerging-growth funds, which buy companies that are poised to grow rapidly

Precious metals funds, which choose gold, platinum and other valuable metals

Green funds, which invest in companies that their managers believe to be environmentally responsible

There are more mutual fund types on the market than can be explained here. We have shown you the most common types. Now let's review what we've learned.

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