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Mutual Funds Training

Participants take on the role of mutual fund managers—constructing portfolios, managing investor flows, and aligning strategy with client expectations - in our Mutual Funds Training.

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Mutual Funds Training Overview


The Mutual Funds Training immerses participants in the world of professional fund management, where they must design, launch, and manage an open-ended investment fund in response to changing markets and investor demands.

Created by asset management professionals and academic finance experts, the training challenges participants to define investment objectives, select assets, manage cash flow from subscriptions and redemptions, and maintain performance relative to a benchmark.

Participants learn to balance active management with operational realities, while defending strategy choices to internal stakeholders and external investors.
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Mutual Funds Training Concepts


The training covers essential investment and fund management topics, including:
  • Fund Structures: Open-ended vs closed-ended, active vs passive

  • Portfolio Construction: Asset allocation, diversification, and investment mandates

  • Performance Metrics: Alpha, beta, Sharpe ratio, and tracking error

  • Investor Behavior: Subscription/redemption flows, sentiment, and fee sensitivity

  • Cash Management: Liquidity buffers, trade settlement, and market timing

  • Regulatory Considerations: Disclosure, fund mandates, and compliance constraints

  • Market Communication: Monthly factsheets, strategy notes, and investor calls

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Gameflow


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What Participants Do


In this training, participants act as mutual fund managers at a fictional asset management firm. Over several rounds, they:
  • Define a fund strategy and target investor profile

  • Construct and rebalance a portfolio aligned with the stated objective

  • Respond to market shifts and evolving investor flows

  • Analyze fund performance relative to the benchmark and peers

  • Adjust cash holdings to meet liquidity needs during redemptions

  • Prepare a final investor report summarizing performance and decision rationale

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What Participants Learn


Participants experience the practical realities of running a mutual fund, gaining insight into both technical and behavioural dimensions. They learn to:

  • Build portfolios that balance return potential with investor expectations

  • Manage inflows and outflows while protecting core fund strategy

  • Monitor and interpret key performance and risk metrics

  • Communicate investment decisions clearly and convincingly

  • Understand how client needs, market volatility, and operations intersect

  • Reflect on fund performance in terms of both outcomes and process

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Why This Mutual Funds Training Works


Mutual fund management blends investment expertise with client-centric thinking - this training delivers both.

Rather than just picking stocks, participants must design a sustainable investment product. They must handle investor flows, manage cash buffers, and justify underperformance when markets don’t cooperate.

It offers a full-cycle view of fund management - from setup to results - providing participants with insight into how investment ideas become real products. The training fits seamlessly into courses on portfolio management, wealth management, or asset allocation.
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Frequently Asked Questions


  • Do participants need prior experience in portfolio management? A basic understanding of asset classes and risk-return concepts is helpful, but the training includes onboarding to all key fund management principles.

  • Can participants choose different fund types? Yes. Instructors can assign equity funds, balanced funds, thematic funds, or sector-specific mandates.

  • How long does the training take? Typically 2–3 hours, though it can be extended across multiple rounds for longer-term strategy development and investor updates.

  • Individual or team-based play? Both options are available. Teams often take on roles such as portfolio manager, operations, and investor relations.

  • How is participants performance assessed? Based on portfolio returns, risk metrics, client retention, and quality of fund reporting and investor communication.

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Webinar 31 Oct 2025 00:00

Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the training.

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Private Demo

Book a 15-minute Zoom demo with one of our experts to explore how the training can benefit you.