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Definition of "mutual fund"

Stockholding & Investments

firm trading in investments for clients an investment company that holds a range of stocks in which investors can buy units.

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Definitions of ’mutual fund’ and meaning of ’mutual fund’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’mutual fund’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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