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Oppenheimer Funds , Inc. has been offering investment services since 1960. It has gained a good reputation in the last 47 years of its running which has led to it becoming one of the most reputed asset management firms in the United States. Oppenheimer could lay claim to over $220 billion in assets management as of September, 2006. As of the same date Oppenheimer's mutual fund shareholders exceeded 6 million in strength. Oppenheimer Funds offers a complete range of mutual funds not to mention an assortment of other products and services as well.

The Oppenheimer Family of Mutual Funds : Oppenheimer Funds makes available to you its entire range of mutual funds and other investment opportunities so sit up and take note. First off you should be aware of the fact that Oppenheimer offers to you, for investing in, more than 65 different mutual funds giving you so much choice that you can easily find something to suit you. Oppenheimer also presents domestic equity funds. Under equity funds you will find core, value and growth funds as well. Apart from domestic and international fixed-income funds Oppenheimer also offers global and international equity funds. While domestic funds are targeted at markets within America, international funds target only overseas markets while global funds are inclusive of both national and international markets. You are given the opportunity of realizing tax-free income from national and state municipal bond funds offered to you. This is no staid company. You are also offered a range of alternative investment funds giving you the opportunity to invest in things like real estate as well as commodities. Get to know more about Oppenheimer's money market funds. These offer multiple the benefits of preserving capital with easy liquidity and providing income as well.

Choosing Funds : It is not easy for just anyone to choose how to invest. You may find yourself at sea so here is a list of things you can do to get yourself better acquainted with the process of choosing funds:

The first step you should take is visiting OppenheimerFunds.com. You will find the "Research Fund" link near the top of the page. Click on it and select "Fund Profiles" and "Overview."

You can then review the categories of funds that are listed on this page. Details about investment objectives, risks and other details can be found on each category here.

See which categories are best suited to you and your target. Check out these categories by clicking on their names which will be to the right of the descriptions.

Analyze the information page on the funds that interest you most. The information pages contain details like risk measurement details, objectives and strategy, top holding and regional allocation.

The bottom of the information page will have a link to the prospectus of that particular fund. Download the prospectus.

Most Oppenheimer Funds have a minimum initial investment limit of $1000. You can now invest after filling in the application form to open your investment account with Oppenheimer.

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