Fund Types
Emerging-Markets Fund
Definition
What is Emerging-Markets Fund?
A fund investing in countries with developing capital markets and economies.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The portfolioThe complete collection of investments owned by an investor or managed under one mandate. holds shares and bonds from several emerging economies.
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Money Market Fund
A mutual fund that invests mainly in short-term, relatively liquid instruments such as treasury bills and deposits.
Fund TypesEquity Fund
A fund that invests primarily in shares and seeks long-term capital growth.
Fund TypesFixed Income Fund
A fund focused on income-producing debt securities such as government and corporate bonds.
Investment MethodsLump-Sum Investment
A single, relatively large investment made at one time instead of through repeated contributions.