Investors have increasingly turned to mutual funds to save for education, retirement, and other financial goals. With mutual funds, investment dollars of many investors are pooled together to purchase individual securities in a portfolio. The popularity of mutual funds has resulted in significant industry growth in the number of funds, variety of funds, and dollar value of assets under management. This comprehensive course will cover the topic of mutual funds beginning with basic features, characteristics, and benefits and ending with tax considerations, breakpoint abuse, and asset allocation.