Money market funds
The portfolio usually consists of short term investment instruments with maturity in less than one year (short-term securities issued by the government or CNB). The advantages of these securities are low risks (due to investing to secure securities) and no tax in the case you hold your investment for more than six months. This kind of investment is suitable for investors willing to invest for six to eighteen months. The fees are usually low and access to your money is quick.
Mixed funds
Part of their portfolio is invested in bonds and part in equities. The higher proportion of the portfolio is invested in equities, the higher risk it bears and the higher apprecation potential it offers. This kind of investment is suitable for investors willing to invest for two to five years.
Bond funds
These funds invest exclusively to bonds. In the long-term, they deliver higher yields compared to money-markets funds. However, in the short-term, they may experience higher volatility. This kind of a fund is suitable for investors willing to invest for one to three years.
Equities funds
These funds combine the highest possible yield with the highest risk. Certain funds diversify their portfolios globally, others are focused on specific regions. In the long-term, these funds deliver the highest yields, therefore are suitable for investors willing to invest for three and more years.
Pros and cons of mutual fund investing