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What is mutual funds with examples?
How do mutual funds differ from individual stock purchases?
When an investor purchases individual stocks, they are buying shares in a single company. The success of their investment is entirely dependent on the performance of that one company. However, when an investor buys shares in a mutual fund, they are investing in a variety of companies across multiple industries and sectors. This reduces the risk of loss due to poor performance by one company.