What is BALANCED MUTUAL FUND?

A fund that balances low risk by splitting cash on common stock, preferred stock, and high yield bonds. This fund does better when the economy is declined.

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Related Legal Terms
BALANCED FUND, MUTUAL FUND CASH-TO-ASSETS RATIO, GROWTH MUTUAL FUND, CLOSED-END MUTUAL FUND, MUTUAL FUND SUBADVISOR, OPEN END MUTUAL FUND, BALANCED INVESTMENT STRATEGY, MUTUAL FUND CUSTODIAN, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS MUTUAL FUND, EQUITY INCOME FUND


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