The best place to research different types of mutual funds is online. However, it is also very benificial to hire your own personal financial advisor to help with this.
Research development, test and evaluation funds
Although mutual funds are usually initiated and often indirectly managed by investment companies, shareholders own the funds
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Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds
Ralph Lauren is still busy designing clothing. Ralph is also busy promoting and contributing his own funds to breast cancer research.
Yes. The best place I have found, and use, is called Morningstar (http://www.morningstar.com/). They have research not just for stocks, but also mutual funds, hedge funds, and exchange funds. It is probably the most comprehensive and thorough site on the net.
buying on a margin
the government could take away research funds if ethical standards are not met
When purchasing mutual funds. I would suggest you do some type of research. Having a personal accountance is a great way to start this project; he or she will have the answers you may be looking for.
No!
Rick Hansen