Advisors’ Guide to an Advanced Look at Mutual Funds

About the Course:

Mutual funds have long been the backbone of the investment industry. They effectively introduce diversification and asset allocation to all classes of investors. This democratization of investing has led to the mass adoption of mutual funds as an asset class; it also opens the door to potential abuses for clients and advisors.

In this webinar, we’ll introduce breakpoints, LOIs, load, back-end load, and no-load funds, 12b-1 fees, and asset allocation. Straightforward and crucial information to understand if you are advising clients on investing, retirement planning, or tax issues.

If you are an investment advisor or function within any aspect of the financial advisory spectrum, this course is for you. We will take a comprehensive dive into mutual funds from A to Z, starting with basic features and benefits. We’ll wrap up with breakpoints and what to look for to guard against abuse.

This program presents a comprehensive look at mutual funds. Whether you are new to the financial world or are looking for a refresher on your understanding of how they work, this course is designed to provide easy-to-understand explanations of important concepts in mutual fund analysis and investing.

Course Objective:

• To explore the differences in load, back-end load, and no-load funds,
• To understand the levels of fees in mutual funds,
• To explore how LOIs work to reduce fees,
• To understand diversification and asset allocation within funds, and
• To discuss ways to prevent abuse in mutual fund trading.

Who is the Target Audience?

• Financial advisors or any investor who is interested in learning more about mutual funds.

Basic Knowledge:

• Basic investing knowledge and familiarity with investment terminology