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1.
Which is the biggest benefit of buying a focused fund from an established and reputable fund family?
They will probably intervene if the fund underperforms over a long period of time. Established and well-respected fund families are most likely to step in if a fund is dramatically underperforming its peer group, at least partially to protect its good name.
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Which of the following would not qualify as a focused fund?
A fund that has the exclusive attention of its manager. A focused fund owns a few stocks, invests a lot of its assets in its top-10 stocks, or both. One that has a manager's devoted attention is not necessarily a focused fund.
3.
As a general rule, a "focused fund" would hold _______ stocks.
Fewer than 40. There is no precise number, but this is a general rule.
4.
In terms of risks and rewards, investing in a focused fund is similar to investing in _______.
A basket of individual stocks. Owning a focused fund is most similar to owning a bunch of individual companies. Index funds tend to be broadly diversified reflections of a major market index. Fixed-income funds invest in bonds.
5.
Which of the following should you expect when you invest in a focused fund?
Occasional short-term volatility. While a focused fund may have an inexperienced manager or high expenses, investors should almost always expect some short-term volatility.
