Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Mutual fund analysts conduct research on stocks, bonds, and other securities; companies; and industry sectors (such as information technology or health-care imaging equipment manufacturers) to help portfolio managers make investment decisions. Approximately 329,500 financial analysts (including those who work in the mutual fund industry) are employed in the United States. Analysts may also be known as buy-side financial analysts and research analysts.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Hands On
Organized
Career Ladder
Chief Investment Officer
Portfolio Manager
Senior Analyst
Junior Analyst
Research Associate
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