Ivy Funds - Investing Basics

Investing Basics

Investing in mutual funds
Access some of the more appealing features of a well-devised investment portfolio through mutual fund investing.

Understanding risk
Understanding the relationship between risk and reward is critical to your long-term investment strategy.

Investment principles
Review these enduring investing principles and remember that when you invest for the long-term it’s time, not timing that matters most.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Ivy Funds are managed by Ivy Investment Management Company and distributed by its subsidiary, Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., the ultimate parent company of Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc., acquired the investment advisor to the Ivy Funds in December 2002.

The products and services described in this website are offered only in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nothing in this website should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell such products and services in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Ivy Funds distributed by Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. and Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios distributed by Waddell & Reed, Inc. are offered by prospectus only.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for the Ivy Funds, call your financial advisor or click here. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.