Trends in the Mutual Fund Industry - Online

This module covers the latest trends in the financial world and how these trends are reflected in the world of mutual funds.

This course replicates the content from lesson 5 of Mutual Funds - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.


Entry-level analysts, institutional salespersons and traders, aspiring portfolio managers, individual investors
Students will be able to:
  • Describe how the mutual fund industry is affected by the current investment trends of the 'baby boom' generation.
  • Explain defined contribution plans and evidence of their global growth and popularity
  • Recognize characteristics of the new types of mutual funds that have developed in response to recent investor demand.
  • Identify new Distribution Channels for mutual funds.
  • Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of global deregulation.
"The course provided very useful information."
  • Understanding Mutual Funds - Online
  • Selecting the Right Mutual Fund - Online
  • Operation of a Mutual Fund Company - Online
  • Various Mutual Fund Products - Online
  • Trends in the Mutual Fund Industry
    Topics covered include:
    • Boom in the industry
    • Shift to Defined-Contribution pension plans
    • Developments in fund types
    • Distribution channels
    • Global deregulation
    • Future of global mutual fund investing
    Duration: 2 hours

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