Mutual funds

• Mutual funds offer the advantage of professional management
• Investors in mutual funds may benefit from diversification
• Ameriprise Financial offers access to more than 3,500 funds from nearly 300 fund companies

A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, other securities or assets, or a combination of these investments.

Because professional managers provide ongoing supervision of mutual fund holdings, mutual funds can be a quick and efficient means of managing money.

In addition, mutual funds may provide diversification, an important element of a well-rounded investment portfolio.

Access to a wide variety of fund families

An Ameriprise financial advisor can help you build a portfolio that’s right for you, selecting from more than 3,500 funds from nearly 300 fund companies.

If you would like to see if a particular mutual fund is available at Ameriprise, search for it by name or ticker using the Mutual Fund Finder tool. You can use the tool to view a complete list of mutual funds and fund families available at Ameriprise.

Take the next step

An Ameriprise financial advisor can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of mutual fund investing and can help you identify funds that match your goals and tolerance for risk. To find out more about including mutual funds in your investment strategy, contact your Ameriprise financial advisor or locate an advisor near you .

Clients should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the funds and should be read carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about each fund, call Ameriprise Financial at 1.800.297.7378.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Investment products, including shares of mutual funds, are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.

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