Download or read book Providing Tax Equity for Mutual Fund Investors written by Jason J. Fichtner and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mutual funds are an important vehicle for low- and middle-income households to invest in the stock market and save for the future. The number of families investing in mutual funds has increased more than 1,000 percent, from 4.6 million households investing in mutual funds in 1980, to a high of 56.3 million in 2001. For 2003, 53.3 million households owned mutual funds.Recently, the mutual fund industry has received much attention relating to corporate structures, trading fees and expenses, and potential abuses in the industry. All of these issues are important and result in additional costs to mutual fund investors and should be fully addressed. Nonetheless, it is extremely important that attention not be diverted from the largest costs affecting mutual fund shareholders - taxes.Even if shareholders do nothing more than buy and hold mutual fund shares, they could still be hit with potentially large tax liabilities due to capital gain distributions. Shareholders are then either forced to sell assets to pay the tax liability, or must divert capital from other more productive uses in order to pay the tax. The current tax on mutual fund capital gain distributions is economically inefficient, creates an opportunity cost to shareholders, and can further result in considerable economic losses due to the effects of compounding.A bill (H.R. 496) introduced by Rep. Jim Saxton (R-NJ) addresses the problems taxable mutual fund investors face relating to the unfair and highly punitive tax levied on capital gain distributions. The bill would allow a deferral of capital gain distributions up to $6,000 for married couples filing jointly and $3,000 for all other tax filers. The deferral provision in Rep. Saxton's bill would provide substantial benefits to low- and middle-income taxpayers investing in mutual funds and significantly aid American families saving for their future.

Download or read book The Project Finance Law Review written by David F. Asmus and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Capital Gains Minimal Taxes written by Kaye A. Thomas and published by Fairmark Press Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, authoritative guide to taxation of stocks, mutual funds and market-traded stock options.

Download or read book FUNDAMENTALS OF MUTUAL FUNDS written by Mr. Hashim Khan and published by Authors Click Publishing . This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fundamentals of Mutual Funds" offers a thorough exploration of the principles, operations, and strategies that define the mutual fund industry, with a focused examination of the Indian context. This book is an essential resource for students, finance professionals, individual investors, and educators alike, providing both foundational knowledge and practical insights into the complexity of mutual fund management. Exploring the evolution and current state of mutual funds, this book covers key topics such as investment objectives, fund types, regulatory frameworks, and performance evaluation. It explains complex concepts with clarity, supported by real-world examples and case studies that illustrate best practices and common pitfalls in mutual fund investing.

Download or read book Mutual Funds For All written by Chanchal Wankhade and published by Mutual Funds For All. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tax Externalities of Equity Mutual Funds written by Joel M. Dickson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investors holding mutual funds in taxable accounts face a classic externality. The after-tax return of their investment depends on the behavior of others. In particular, redemptions may force the mutual fund to sell some of its equity positions in order to pay off the liquidating investors. As a result, it may be forced to distribute taxable capital gains to its shareholders. On the other hand, new investors convey a positive externality upon existing investors by diluting the unrealized capital gain position of the fund. This paper's simulations show that these externalities are important determinants of the after-tax performance of equity mutual funds.

Download or read book High Risk High Return Investing written by Lawrence W. Tuller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-01-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to make unconventional, offbeat but always calculated speculative investments. Contains sound financial planning and prudent investment management guidance. Explores emerging, undervalued, third-world stock markets, debt/equity swaps and reverse LBOs. Securitized assets, troubled and start-up companies, foreclosed properties and junk bonds are also included.

Download or read book Tax Externalities of Equity Mutual Funds written by John B. Shoven and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investors holding mutual funds in taxable accounts face a classic externality. The after-tax return of their investment depends on the behavior of others. In particular, redemptions may force the mutual fund to sell some of its equity positions in order to pay off the liquidating investors. As a result, it may be forced to distribute taxable capital gains to its shareholders. On the other hand, new investors convey a positive externality upon existing investors by diluting the unrealized capital gain position of the fund. This paper's simulations show that these externalities are important determinants of the after-tax performance of equity mutual funds.

Download or read book All about Mutual Funds written by Bruce Jacobs and published by Easy Way to Get Started. This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide aims to provide objective, time-tested methods for evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of investing in mutual funds to determine the best for your needs. It covers items including the various types available, how to use the Internet for mutual fund investing and strategies for maximizing your return of investment. The second, expanded edition includes extensive changes based on the Internet as a tool for investing, from how to find the best information to how to harvest on-line. The new material also includes risk tolerance tests and risk control techniques.

Download or read book William E Donoghue s Mutual Fund Superstars written by William E. Donoghue and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you are a novice or experienced investor, this book will change forever the way you think about no-load mutual fund investing. In his no-holds-barred style, Bill Donoghue "tells it like it is."" "The first thing Bill will tell you about himself is that, no matter what the situation, he is always on the side of the buyer of the financial service. Sellers have come to respect that position from Bill." "Bill cares deeply that you reach your investment goals. He not only encourages investors, he empowers them with sound investment strategies, carefully researched investment recommendations and confidence-building support." "Now it's up to you to read through this enjoyable book, absorb its concepts, set up your investment plan and set sail for your investment destination. Bill will be with you all the way."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book The Mutual Funds Book written by Alan Northcott and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, American investors increasingly have turned to mutual funds to save for retirement and meet other financial goals. Mutual funds can offer the advantages of diversification and professional management. It pays to understand both the upside and the downside of mutual fund investing and how to choose products that match your goals and tolerance for risk. As with other investment choices, investing in mutual funds involves risk, fees, and taxes. This book explains the basics of mutual fund investing how mutual funds work, what factors to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Mutual funds are not guaranteed or insured by the FDIC or any other government agency. Even if you buy through a bank, and the fund carries the bank's name you can lose money investing in mutual funds. In addition, there are more than 10,000 mutual funds to choose from. Why should you consider investing in a mutual fund? One reason is simply the high potential returns. Many funds have earnings in the triple digits. This all sounds great, but what is the catch? There really is none, except you must know what you are doing! This book will provide everything you need to know to get you started generating high investment returns with low risk from start to finish. You will learn what mutual funds are, the various types and advantages of each, how to evaluate their risk against other types of investments, how to and how not to invest in them, how to allocate your assets, how to set up your account online, how to choose when to sell, and how to cash them in. You will pick up the language of mutual fund investing and what the lingo means to you: net asset value, load versus no load, turnover, expenses and total expense ratios, capitalization, share classes, growth versus value, dollar cost averaging and many more. We have also included a history of mutual funds (including their scandals), and we have disclosed the mysteries of documents you will encounter in mutual fund investing, such as their ratings, share classes, fees, annual reports, and indexes. We show you how to compare your fund to the competition, how to compare it to other types of investments, and how to compare various funds on an after-tax basis. We make it easy for you to grasp strategies for expanding your investments into different market sectors and among various classes of stocks, such as small and micro-cap stocks, mid cap and large cap companies, defensive stocks, and mixtures of stock types. You will develop your own expertise in reading the economy both nationally and globally, handling taxes, devising investment tactics for portfolio allocation whether interest rates are rising or falling, with down-to-earth instructions to help you bring in a high and steady income, all the while evading losses and downfalls. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book Exchange Traded Funds written by IndexFunds.com and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-04-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exchange traded funds, one of the most exciting new classes of funds, provide investors with an opportunity to get the benefits of individual stocks at the lower costs associated with mutual funds. Although they are a very new type of fund (they were first introduced in 1993), ETFs have nearly 100 billion in assets under management. Written by senior editors Jim Wiandt and Will McClatchy at IndexFunds.com, Exchange Traded Funds clearly explains this exciting class of funds for savvy individual investors and investment professionals alike. The authors provide a frank appraisal of the advantages of exchange traded funds including low management fees and lower capital gains taxes. They acquaint readers with the full range of what's available, and provide valuable information on evaluating the funds' usefulness and performance. They also describe proven strategies for using exchange traded funds to balance investment portfolios and manage long-term and short-term risk. IndexFunds.com is a Web site devoted to index funds. It currently hosts more than 100,000 visitors each month.

Download or read book The Mutual Fund Wealth Builder written by Dick Fabian and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dick Fabian has helped thousands of individuals average an astonishing 17 percent compounded growth. He now reveals his proven investment techniques using domestic, sector, index, and international mutual funds. 35 illustrations.

Download or read book The Fund Industry written by Robert Pozen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every investor, student of finance and participant in the mutual fund industry needs to read this book The Fund Industry details how mutual funds are marketed, regulated, and invested in stocks and bonds. The book also describes the critical factors needed to choose a specific fund for your investment or retirement plan, including what to look for when reading prospectuses, shareholder reports and third party reviews. In addition, the book: Discusses the spread of mutual funds to Asia, Europe, and Latin America Compares mutual funds to other investment vehicles such as hedge funds and ETFs Shows how to sort mutual funds by categories and subcategories based on security type and investment objective Other titles by Pozen: Too Big to Save? How to Fix the U.S. Financial System, also by Wiley Fundamentals of the Fund Industry is the most in-depth and up-to-date guide to navigating the mutual fund industry, written in an accessible style with many examples and charts.

Download or read book How Mutual Funds Work written by Albert J. Fredman and published by Putnam Juvenile. This book was released on 1998 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How Mutual Funds Work" outlines the stock market, the bond market, asset allocation, index funds, variable annuities, tax considerations, and the role of computers. Fredman and Wiles provide a Q&A section with the 100 most important questions and their easily digested brief answers.

Download or read book Business Week s Guide to Mutual Funds written by Jeffrey M. Laderman and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1994 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With interest rates remaining low on savings accounts and certificates of deposit, mutual funds have become a mainstream form of investment. Thus, more and more investors are seeking the latest and most complete performance scoreboards on the more than 1,500 mutual finds, plus surefire guidance on safe, successful investing. 15 illustrations/tables.

Download or read book The Great Mutual Fund Trap written by Gregory Arthur Baer and published by Broadway. This book was released on 2002 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on years of experience, two financial experts warn investors of the potential financial hazards of mutual funds, discussing the hidden costs of such funds, providing realistic insights into how such funds operate, and offering helpful advice on how to protect one's investments.