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The word investment does mean that there is a risk involved. Quite a lot of people do not invest too much in a single position. In a way they manage risk by just not taking it in the first place.
The word investment does mean that there is a risk involved. Quite a lot of people do not invest too much in a single position. In a way they manage risk by just not taking it in the first place. Since the fund company had to pay the advisor the commission what they do is increase the MER of the fund by about 0.5% compared to Class A units. This means your return will be 0.5% lower each year compared to if you had bought the Class A fund. When you buy this type of fund you are also locked in for a period of seven years (time frame could vary). If you sell prior to this you have to pay a penalty to the fund company allowing them to recoup the commission they paid to the advisor. Between the locked in period and the higher MER this option is clearly not in the client's best interest. There are various schemes and your manager can suggest you the paramount option according to your requirement. You can start off with a very small amount which can be directly debited from your bank account on a monthly basis. You can enter this sector with a low investment and can grow steadily. Fund managers keep a track of mutual fund NAV and accordingly suggest when to sell it off. Company that maintain records are trustworthy and you can be assured that your money is safe. Then I remember how much money the mutual fund companies and investment advisors make off actively managed funds and it all makes sense. Of course mutual fund companies and advisors do not want to admit actively managed funds may not be the best option for investors, because they will earn less money if everyone starts using index funds. All of the data clearly shows that very few actively managed funds beat the index. The longer the time frame you look at the more the data points to index investing being the superior option. If you pay your financial advisor an annual fee for managing your money, usually based on a percentage of your assets then chances are your own F class mutual funds. These mutual funds remove fees associated with paying commissions and trailer fees to your advisor so the MER is normally about 1% lower. This is done so the advisor can charge you directly and not receive further compensation from commissions. It could be really tricky to find the best fund for you. You may like to invest in a fund whose manager thinks exactly the way you do. Important is to get comfortable with the fund manager who understand your needs and accordingly take action. You may also buy an index fund which runs on autopilot. It is always better to read the annual report before investing. Fund manager compares the NAV's of various companies and suggests the best option. Just be careful with high risk portfolios to play safe in the market DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Visit: Top Financial Advisors |