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3 Myths About Mutual Funds

By the Inspired Investor team

Published July 31, 2024 • 2 Min Read

Mutual funds are a popular tool among investors, but they’re not always well understood. Before you jump in, you may have some questions you’ve been too shy to ask. Questions like, what are mutual funds? Do I have enough money for a mutual fund investment? How to invest in mutual funds? Aren’t they risky? And is my money locked in for the long-term? In our latest episode of Inspired Investor Talk, we dispel three myths about mutual funds with help from Michael Walker, President, Royal Mutual Funds Inc.

Reach out to an advisor to discuss how adding Mutual Funds to your investment mix could help you reach your long-term goals.

Mutual Funds are sold by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI). There may be commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the Fund Facts/prospectus before investing. Mutual fund securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. For funds other than money market funds, unit values change frequently. For money market funds, there can be no assurances that a fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in a fund will be returned to you. Past performance may not be repeated. RMFI is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec.

Investment advice is provided by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI). RMFI, RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. RMFI is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec.

This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or any of its affiliates.

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