Income Funds
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Income funds invest in stocks that pay regular dividends.
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Source:
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United States Securities and Exchange Commission
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Index Funds
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Index funds aim to achieve the same return as a particular market index, such as the S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index, by investing in all - or perhaps a representative sample - of the companies included in an index.
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Source:
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United States Securities and Exchange Commission
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Intermediate Term
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Intermediate-term bonds mature in two to ten years from the date of issue. Typically, the interest on these bonds is greater than that on short-term bonds of similar quality but less than that on comparably rated long-term bonds.
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Source:
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Foundation for Investors Education
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International Funds
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This type of fund generally invests in stocks and bonds of companies located outside the United States.
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Source:
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National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
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