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A HERETIC I AM

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2. I think they're important regarding Mutual Funds....

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jun 6, 2012, 10:19 PM

Jun 2012

as the Prospectus' do spell out the fund objective completely and describe why and when they will trade stocks or bonds into and out of the fund. The annual reports also will give a complete list of issues held, which is nice to know.

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Does anyone read prospectuses, annual reports, etc., that you get from companies you have some [View all] raccoon Jun 2012 OP

Well, they are mandatory not voluntary. Could be cheaper I guess, but that would send a message too dmallind Jun 2012 #1

I think they're important regarding Mutual Funds.... A HERETIC I AM Jun 2012 #2

I like the annual reports as well, just to get a better idea of what the heck I own. Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #3