1. This module explored a number of different classifications of mutual funds. a. Based on your age and current financial situation, which type of mutual fund seems appropriate for your investment needs? Explain your answer. b. As people get closer to retirement, their investment goals often change. Assume you are now 45 and have accumulated $110,000 in a retirement account. In this situation, what type of mutual funds would you choose? Why? c. Assume you are now 60 years of age and have accumulated $400,000 in a retirement account. Also, assume you would like to retire when you are 65. What type of mutual funds would you choose to help you reach your investment goals? Why? 2. What types of IRA’s are there and which type is most appropriate for you? What are the advantages of a ROTH IRA? What are the limits annually that an individual can invest into a ROTH IRA? 3. Since Tanya Martin retired, she has used income from her investment in the Alger Mid Cap Growth fund to supplement her other retirement income. During one three-month period, the fund grew by $4,000. If she withdraws 65 percent of the growth, how much will she receive? 4. Mike Jackson invested a total of $22,000 in the New Colony Pacific Region mutual fund. The management fee for this particular fund is 0.80 percent of the total asset value. Calculate the management fee Mike must pay this year. 5. Jane Ramirez owns shares in the Touchstone Health and Biotechnology Fund that have a current value of $13,150. The fund charges an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.25 percent. What is the amount of the 12b-1 fee Ms. Ramirez must pay? 6. Assume that one year ago, you bought 100 shares of a mutual fund for $13.50 per share, you received a $0.42 per-share capital gain distribution during the past 12 months, and the market value of the fund is now $17. Calculate the total return for this investment if you were to sell it now. 7. Suppose Dave invested only $20,000 of his own money and borrowed $180,000 interest-free from his rich father. What was his return on investment? 8. Cindy bought a rental property for $100,000 with no borrowed funds. Later, she sold the building for $120,000. What was her return on investment? 9. Search online business sites for the current price of gold and silver. What are the current quotes for an ounce of gold and an ounce of silver? Are the prices of precious metals going up or down? How do the latest prices compare with the prices quoted in the chapter? What might be some reasons for fluctuations in the prices of precious metals?