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  • PaulBBrown

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    Paul B. Brown
    Q:

    Is there a reason why people say you shouldn’t buy a mutual fund near the end of the year?

    A:

    All mutual funds are required to distribute to their shareholders (that’s you) the capital gains they receive from selling stocks and bonds. That distribution usually takes place once a year, around December. (Dividends are usually passed along as they are received.) If you receive those read more...

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