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TeachMeFinance.com - explain mutual fund Mutual fund -- An investment company that continually offers new shares and buys existing shares back on demand and uses its capital to invest in diversified securities of other companies. Money is collected from individuals and invested on their behalf in varied portfolios of stocks . another definition... mutual fund -- a financial corporation that sells shares of its own stock and invests the funds thus raised in the stock and securities of other corporations or in government securities. Dividends paid to shareholders are based on the earnings of the securities held by the fund, minus operating expenses. A mutual fund pools the funds of many investors and provides professional management in investing those funds. Also called an open-end investment company. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.