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Managed funds

There are many investment vehicles in today's market. The managed fund (also known as a managed investment scheme) is one example. If you decide to invest in a managed investment scheme, remember to first check our tips to find one that best suits your needs.

To invest in the scheme you can buy units through a financial planner or the fund manager/responsible entity (who must be a licensed securities dealer).

TIP! Use our managed funds calculator to see the effect of: fees, regular contributions, changing funds and different investment options.

Investing in Managed funds
Why invest in managed investment schemes
Keeping track
Selling/redeeming		What are managed funds or investment schemes?
Categories of managed funds
Investing in managed investment schemes
Investing in a mortgage scheme

Things to know
Eight tips for choosing a managed scheme
How to get company information
Unit prices
Mezzanine investing
Illegal schemes		Borrowing to invest
Tax and social security
Timeshares
Avoiding scams

TIP! As products in managed investment schemes can be complex, remember to get advice from a licensed financial adviser. More about Getting advice
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