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Melinda Gerber, the author of this book, explains the thirty-six steps required to launch an ETF and the twenty-nine processes required to start a mutual fund. She breaks down the expenses and explains in detail how to complete each task, from the initial concept to the actual sale of shares. She also takes the time to explain the significance of having a clear vision for your fund and how to effectively profile clients and identify competitors.
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The mutual fund sector has seen continuous development since its inception more than 80 years ago, including new products, altered laws, scandals, and a range of new players. However, every change the fund industry has undergone has led to new opportunities and innovation. This is a terrific business, regardless of your goals: becoming a star in the industry, growing your present company, proving a hypothesis, changing careers, or making a larger societal statement. How to Create and Manage a Mutual Fund or Exchange-Traded Fund offers a clever and thorough step-by-step guide for experienced money managers and serious investors wishing to launch their own mutual funds or ETFs.
Melinda Gerber, the author of this book, explains the thirty-six steps required to launch an ETF and the twenty-nine processes required to start a mutual fund. She gives prices and thorough instructions on how to complete every step, from the initial concept to the actual share sale. Timelines and typical blunders to avoid are included to help you along the road. Choosing the incorrect team is a typical error that can ruin a fund.
Here, she emphasizes how important it is to put together a team of partners rather than individual contractors. In addition to outlining the need of having a clear vision for your fund, Gerber also explains how to create a message, profile clients, and identify your competitors. Additionally, she provides a broad marketing strategy that includes suggestions for exposure and promotion that can be tailored to any budget. The comprehensive appendices of this book offer helpful readings, phone numbers, and websites, as well as insightful information on how to sell your firm and what to expect in your first year.
How to Establish and Run an Exchange or Mutual Fund: Through a meticulously designed, step-by-step process, Traded Fund will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this incredibly fulfilling industry.
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Praise for How to Create and Manage a Mutual Fund or Exchange-Traded Fund
“This book serves as a comprehensive blueprint and action plan for launching a successful mutual fund. Melinda Gerber covers every essential aspect. She masterfully combines a complex and often intimidating regulatory framework with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. I only wish I had access to this resource seventeen years ago when I launched my fund—but even today, it remains an invaluable asset for myself and the entire industry.”
— Amy Domini, Founder and CEO, Domini Social Investments
“If you’re considering starting your own mutual fund or ETF, this is your starting point! Melinda Gerber lays out a clear path for launching a fund successfully. Drawing from her deep connections within the investment community and her expert grasp of both the legal and financial aspects of fund management, she has assembled a gold mine of rare marketing insights, legal interpretations, and thorough breakdowns of fund economics. It’s written in a way that beginners will find accessible, yet packed with insights that even seasoned fund professionals will find practical.”
— Peter Mangan, President and CEO, Shareholders Service Group
“Melinda Gerber delivers a comprehensive, approachable, and easy-to-follow book on launching your own mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. She turns what is often seen as an overwhelming and technical process into something digestible, walking readers through it step by step. After reading this, you’ll feel empowered to build your own ETF right from your living room.”
— Tom Lydon, Editor, ETFtrends.com
“This book is a hands-on manual for tapping into the expanding mutual fund and ETF markets. It eliminates uncertainty and equips firms with the tools to succeed. Beyond showing how to create and manage a fund, it outlines what to expect during the crucial first year and includes a wealth of helpful resources—websites, contact information, and reading lists. A must-have for anyone entering these lucrative markets.”
— Chip Roame, Managing Principal, Tiburon Strategic Advisors
“Melinda Gerber’s original book on creating mutual funds was unmatched—and this new edition raises the bar even higher. It functions as both a practical how-to manual and a training resource—not just for fund founders but also for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of mutual and exchange-traded funds.”
— Louis P. Stanasolovich, CFP, CEO and President, Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.
