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Mutual fund basics

There are various ways in which you can achieve your financial objectives and realize your dreams. Saving alone will probably not be enough. Let your money work for you - in mutual funds. In this section, you will learn how mutual funds work for the future - step by step.

  • What is a fund?

    Mutual funds pool the resources of many individual investors pursuing similar investment objectives.

  • How does a fund work?

    How does a mutual fund work? What securities does it invest in, what investment objectives does it pursue, what investment guidelines apply, and how do investors benefit?

  • Advantages

    Fund-based investing offers a number of advantages: professional management, risk diversification, flexibility and transparency.

  • Savings plans

    Invest small amounts on a regular basis - and benefit from the cost average effect. This allows you to lay the foundation for a small fortune.

  • Fund types

    Equity funds, bond funds, money-market and near-money market funds. Total return funds, numerous further developments and alternative investments.

  • Investment styles

    Value, growth- or blend style. There are various approaches to portfolio management.

  • Investment period

    Long-term investing - this approach probably yields the highest return prospects with reduced risks.