Review the material in Chapter 17 on Investing in Mutual Funds, Commodities, Real Estate & Collectibles. Answer one of the following in approximately 100 words.

What are the general purposes of using mutual funds in individual investment portfolios?

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What are the three basic structures of mutual funds?

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What information is found in a mutual fund prospectus?

Go to the Discussion Forum for Unit 8 and engage in a dialogue with your classmates on the above issues. After you post your answer, you are expected to rate and reply to at least three of your classmates' posts.