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   "text": "The go anywhere features of unconstrained mutual funds impede a retail investor's ability to ascertain and understand what the fund is invested in and what risks those investments carry.",
   "abstract": "However, these \"go anywhere\" features may impede a retail investor's ability to ascertain and understand the UMF's investments, and the risks associated with those investments.",
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   "text": "It is questionable whether retail investors typically have the experience or training to fully appreciate the risks disclosed in unconstrained mutual fund prospectuses.",
   "abstract": "First, it is questionable whether retail investors typically have the experience or training to fully appreciate the risks disclosed in UMF prospectuses.",
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   "text": "The broad investment authority of unconstrained mutual fund managers exposes retail investors to fluid trading and investing patterns that the average retail investor is unlikely to sufficiently appreciate, regardless of the nature and quantum of disclosure, so additional disclosure cannot close the gap.",
   "abstract": "This broad investment authority exposes retail UMF investors to fluid trading and investing patterns and behaviors that the \"average\" retail investor is unlikely to sufficiently appreciate, regardless of the nature and quantum of disclosure to the investor regarding the fund's trading and holdings.",
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