All that aside, look at 3D. look how volatile they are! Just last week they were trading at $90 a share! This week they hit low 70’s! They are big winners and losers all in the same 5-day! Not saying a bad investment…a good speculative opportunity for an active trader! But a mutual fund? I guess if you really believe in their technology is the cutting edge game changer, but other than GE what else is this mutual fund holding to reduce it volatility?
Id rather wait to see what the mutual fund is holding (they report this every so often) and invest myself in their best performing holdings. Not to mention, 1.25% expense ratio is kinda high for my liking. Typically the rule of thumb is avoid anything over 2%.
Lastly, look at the requirements for the mutual fund….what How long are you locked into the account? Etc… You may find yourself unable to meet these requirements or don’t find them appealing. In that case, consider looking into an ETF. If you don’t know, and ETF is very similar to a mutual fund, but is traded like a stock. Therefore not expense ratio, no minimum investment, and you can buy/sell as you please.
Simply my thoughts!
http://247wallst.com/investing/2014/01/29/new-3d-printing-mutual-fund-launched/
a Mutual Fund for 3-D printing.
its holdings include some of the pure plays like 3D Systems and Stratsys, but it also includes some non-pure-plays like General Electric.
minimum investment $2,500
expense ratio 1.25%.
Your thoughts?
