Fund Types
International Fund
Definition
What is International Fund?
A fund that invests outside the investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return.'s or fund's home market.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A Nigerian investor uses an international fund to gain foreign-market exposure.
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Fund Types
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.