The Fundamentals of Mutual Funds-Part I

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1: Introduction to Course     Overview     Course Navigation     Resources     Summary 2: Introduction to Mutual Funds     Objectives     What Is a Mutual Fund?     Closed-End Funds 3: The Organization of a Mutual Fund     Objectives     How Mutual Funds Are Organized     Series Companies     Affiliated Persons 4: Investment Objectives     Objectives     Fund Objectives     Investment Policies     Classifying Mutual Funds 5: Mutual Fund Benefits     Objective     Key Benefits     Accessibility     Redeemability     Diversification     Professional Management     Regulation     Recordkeeping and Reporting     Flexibility     Choice     Affordability Exam 1     Introduction 6: Introduction to Stocks and Bonds     Objectives     Categories of Securities     Stocks     Bonds 7: Bonds and Interest Rates     Objectives     Par Value and Date of Maturity     Bond Prices     Yields 8: Bond Types, Ratings, and Risks     Objectives     Types of Bonds     Bond Ratings     Risk Types 9: Money Market Instruments and Funds     Objectives     Types of Money Market Instruments     Money Market Mutual Funds 10: Other Securities and Financial Instruments     Objectives     Introduction     Asset-Backed Securities     Mortgage-Backed Securities     Treasury Notes and Bonds     Futures and Options     Repurchase Agreements Exam 2     Introduction 11: Mutual Fund Pricing     Objectives     Net Asset Value     Mutual Fund Pricing     Forward Pricing     Confirmation Statement 12: Sales and Transaction Charges     Objectives     Mutual Fund Fees     Types of Sales Charges     Classes of Shares     Loads     Redemption Fee Exam 3     Introduction 13: Fund Expenses     Objectives     Fund Expenses     Management Fees     12b-1 Fees     Other Expenses 14: How Investors Buy Shares     Objectives     Distribution Channels     Buying Shares Directly     Buying Shares Through an Intermediary 15: Redeeming and Exchanging Shares     Objectives     Redeeming Shares     Tax Consequences of Redemptions     Exchanging Shares Exam 4     Introduction Course Evaluation     Introduction