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1.
Once a fund closes to new investors, it will not reopen.
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False. Many funds have reopened, some of them more than once.
2.
Which is not true about most funds after they close?
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Their tax efficiency improves. When funds close, returns may slow and tax efficiency may worsen. Inflows, which are negligible once a fund closes, reduce the tax burden on all shareholders because there are more people to distribute capital gains to.
3.
Closings work best for which types of funds?
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Funds that traffic in illiquid securities such as micro- and small-cap stocks. Closings are also good ideas for funds with a small number of managers and analysts, or those that employ rapid-trading strategies.
4.
A fund might decide to close because it has become too large, asset-wise.
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True. Excessive assets may force the fund managers to try a change in strategy.
5.
When a closed fund reopens, it might be a sign to investors that _______.
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An asset class is being overlooked and is worth a second look.