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Mutual fund sales fall to 3-year low

By John Schroy, on March 14th, 2006 | Leave a comment
Mutual fund sales drop

Net sales of mutual fund shares dropped to the lowest point in the three years 2003-2005, with net sales of $257.5 billion. Net sales of mutual funds fell almost 14% from 2004 to 2005.

Weak fund sales in combination with historical over-valuation of stocks and the impending retirement of baby boomers, are a portent of weakness in the US equity market.

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