Fund shares can be bought either through a brokerage firm or directly from the fund itself. If you need help in choosing a fund, your broker should be able to present for your consideration an array of funds with differing objectives and risks and be able to explain the differences.
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purchase a mutual fund.
Its potential impact on your taxes.
The age and size of the fund.
The fund's investment risks and whether its performance has varied widely over time
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Recent changes in the fund's operations.
The types of services offered by the fund.
The fund's impact on your overall investment portfolio. Source: SEC
