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fsr-3870	Alexander, Gordon J.; Jones, Jonathan D.; Nigro, Peter J.	Mutual fund shareholders: characteristics, investor knowledge, and sources of information	1998	16	.pdf	application/pdf	7765	345	53	The survey provides data on the demographic, financial, and fund ownership characteristics of mutual fund investors. In this paper, we provide background information on mutual fund investors, assess their degree of knowledge about the costs and investment risks associated with mutual funds, examine the determinants of their financial literacy, and examine whether or not certain distribution channels (e.g., pension plans or banks) pose unique regulatory concerns.	cache/fsr-3870.pdf	txt/fsr-3870.txt