How do mutual funds work?

InvestingWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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A mutual fund pools investor money to buy a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets. It's managed by a professional and priced once per day after market close at its NAV (net asset value).

Mutual fund flow: investors buy shares, money is pooled, manager invests.

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