Prospectus
A document that describes the mutual fund or ETF to prospective investors. Every mutual fund and ETF provides a prospectus with information about the mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, past performance, and expenses. You can get a prospectus from the mutual fund company or ETF sponsor (through its website, by phone, or by mail). A broker or other financial professional also can provide you with a copy.
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Definition and explanation
A document that describes the mutual fund or ETF to prospective investors. Every mutual fund and ETF provides a prospectus with information about the mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, past performance, and expenses. You can get a prospectus from the mutual fund company or ETF sponsor (through its website, by phone, or by mail). A broker or other financial professional also can provide you with a copy. [1]
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What does Prospectus mean in the cited reference?
A document that describes the mutual fund or ETF to prospective investors. Every mutual fund and ETF provides a prospectus with information about the mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, past performance, and expenses. You can get a prospectus from the mutual fund company or ETF sponsor (through its website, by phone, or by mail). A broker or other financial professional also can provide you with a copy. [1]
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Sources and review dates
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Historical dates and award-time affiliations retain their original context. A review date is not an event date. Background sources are identified separately from official records.