automatic withdrawal
Definition
An arrangement in which a mutual fund investor chooses to receive periodic, fixed payments from his/her fund holdings.
Cite this definition
Related Terms
automatic investment plan
Related Articles from the InvestorGuide.com University
Stock Mutual Funds Stock funds, also known as equity funds, can yield higher returns, but pose greater risks. Find out about growth funds, blend funds, sector funds, indexed funds, as well as funds defined by market capitalization and many others. Learn the differences between the different kinds, to find the best one for you before exposing yourself to risks.

Prospectuses, Annual Reports, and Other Documents In order to evaluate a mutual fund, you should read its prospectus and annual report, which describe the fund's investment objective, strategy, fees and expenses, past performance, risks, and largest holdings. Click here to learn more about each of these topics.

Mutual Funds and Your Portfolio How can you choose the best mutual funds? Here we explore selection techniques, including performance, fees, services, diversification, and manager evaluation. We also examine how to decide what role mutual funds should play in your overall portfolio.

Related Resources from InvestorGuide.com
Mutual Fund Research Tool Use our research tool to find in-depth data about mutual fund quotes, news, data, and profile information. Click here to view our mutual fund list or enter a mutual fund ticker here:
Featured Sponsor
|
|
|