Mutual funds are investments that pool your money with the money of many other people to purchase a variety of individual securities.

Mutual funds may be categorized by the four major asset classes in which they may invest: cash equivalent, income, equity and balanced.

Risks are inherent in investing, and vary from one mutual fund to the next. Find out about the different risk types and how you can manage them.

Taxes may be deferrable but they are not 100% avoidable. Find out how mutual fund investments in non-registered and registered accounts are affected by taxation.

Learn about the benefits and risks associated with an investment strategy known as leveraging.