World Fund

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Definition: World Fund


World Fund


Full Definition of World Fund


A mutual fund investing in stocks or bonds throughout the world, including the U.S. This differs from an international fund, which does not include the U.S. World funds can provide more opportunities for diversification than domestic funds alone, but there can be additional risks associated with global funds, including currency fluctuations and political and economic instability. also called global fund.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for World Fund are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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