Squirrel: A Community-Directed Approach to Investing

Smith, Brian Matthew

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2011-12-31

Author

Smith, Brian Matthew

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University of Kansas

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89 pages

Type

Thesis

Degree Level

M.A.

Discipline

Design

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Abstract

This thesis project explores the self-directed mutual fund investing space outside of personal retirement planning. The objective is to popularize mutual fund investing by removing the need for traditional financial adviser assistance and lowering the financial and behavioral barriers to fund ownership for underserved consumer segments.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10473

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