Teaminvest Wealth Builders

What Makes a Good Fund? (Part 1): Your Guide to Smarter Fund Investing

TIP Group / Teaminvest Season 1 Episode 20

How do you choose a great investment fund in a crowded market? In this episode, Kerry Fleming and Stuart James (Head of Distribution, TIP Group) walk you through the key steps for finding, comparing, and evaluating managed funds. Learn how to define your goals, understand asset classes, decode fees, and use essential documents like the PDS and TMD to make informed choices. Plus, download our free Fund Due Diligence Checklist to make your next fund decision even easier!

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why invest in managed funds?
  • How to clarify your investment goals and risk profile
  • Active vs passive funds: what’s right for you?
  • Understanding benchmarks, performance, and fees
  • What to look for in PDS, TMD, fact sheets, and IMs
  • How to compare funds and avoid common mistakes
  • Free Fund Due Diligence Checklist for all listeners

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Stuart James & why funds matter

02:00 – Defining your investment strategy

05:00 – Asset classes & sub-asset classes

09:00 – Active vs passive: pros and cons

13:00 – Benchmarks, performance, and fees

17:00 – Where to find essential information

22:00 – Using the Fund Due Diligence Checklist

29:00 – Next steps

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