Mutual fund basics

Brush up on your mutual fund knowledge and learn how mutual funds can help you reach your investment goals.

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What are mutual funds?

Mutual funds deliver portfolio diversification and provide professional money management through a cost-effective and convenient solution.

Mutual funds 101

Whether you’re saving for retirement, a child’s education or other important goals, there’s a wide variety of mutual funds options that can help you reach your goals.  We cover the basics of mutual funds to help you make more informed investment decisions.

Understanding fees and expenses

Understanding the costs associated with mutual funds is an important part of your purchase decision. Our 3-minute video will help you learn more about how mutual fund fees work.

Mutual fund asset class types

There is a wide variety of mutual funds available to meet different investment goals. They can be categorized by the four major asset classes in which they may invest: cash equivalents, income, equity and balanced.

Scotia Portfolio Solutions

Whether you’re seeking regular income or long-term growth, there's a Scotia Portfolio Solution to help you achieve your goals at a level of risk you're comfortable with.

Scotia Aria® Retirement Program

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