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The BetterInvesting Mutual Fund courses are designed to increase your Mutual Fund knowledge. The most basic information can be found in our 100-level courses, with more advanced knowledge in the 200 and 300-level courses. Also, please note that we will be adding new online courses this summer.

Understanding Mutual Funds
Covering the terminology, structure, pros and cons of mutual fund investing.

Introduction to Mutual Fund Tools
How to apply the BetterInvesting methods by using the three analysis tools: the Check List, the Comparison Guide and the Trend Report.

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Launch Course (must be registered)

Lesson 101
The NAIC Mutual Fund Program

Lesson 102
What is a Mutual Fund?
The Advantages of Mutual Fund Investing
The Disadvantages of Mutual Fund Investing
How a Typical Mutual Fund is Structured

Lesson 103
Fund Documents
The Prospectus
The Shareholder Report
Mutual Fund Reports

More 100 Level Courses

Lesson 201
Growth Stock & Stock Exchanges
Phases of Development
How the Markets Work

Lesson 202
Bull and Bear Markets
Surviving a Bear Market
Diversification

Lesson 203
Net Asset Value
Net Asset Value Formula
Fund Distributions

More 200 Level Courses

Lesson 301
Fund Investment Styles, Part I: Overview
Investing Style Specifics
Style Classifications
Investment Objectives

Lesson 302
Fund Investment Styles, Part II: Growth, Value & Blend
Types of Growth
Types of Value
Blend or Core

Lesson 303
What Do P/E's Mean?
Price
Earnings
P/Es in Context
Putting it All Together

More 300 Level Courses

S&P Stock Data Service

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