How to Invest in Managed Funds (Electronic book text, 1st edition)

Managed funds offer investors with relatively small sums of money the opportunity to access a range of investments across a spectrum of asset classes. For savers they can offer a greater return than funds held at call with a bank; for busy or inexperienced investors they can be a safer alternative to direct investing; for retirees with superannuation rollovers or other lump sums they can offer capital growth or an income stream, or both

Margaret Lomas explains the ins and outs of investing in managed funds in her trademark easy-to-understand style. She discusses all aspects of investing in managed funds, including: Types of funds, how they are structured and regulatedHow returns are made and measuring fund performanceWhen to use financial plannersMatching a managed fund to your investor profileMaintaining a balanced portfolio using managed funds.