Why are mutual funds called financial intermediaries? Why does it make sense for an individual to invest

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Why are mutual funds called financial intermediaries? Why does it make sense for an individual to invest her savings in a mutual fund rather than directly in financial markets?
Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are like a pool of funds gathered by different small investors that have simalar investment perspective about returns on their investments. These funds are managed by professional investment managers who act smartly on behalf of the...
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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-0077861629

8th edition

Authors: Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Alan Marcus

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