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You can purchase mutual funds right on our site with an online account.

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  • Set up an account starting with as little as $50 per month.1
  • Access your online account at your convenience.
  • Purchase funds without transaction fees or sales charges.

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Financial Professional

For guidance when investing, ask a financial professional about buying Thrivent mutual funds & ETFs.

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  • Receive investment help from an experienced professional.
  • Build a relationship through in-person meetings.
  • Get help planning for life’s goals such as saving and retirement.
  • Additional fees may apply.

MUTUAL FUNDS & ETFS

Brokerage Account

If you already have a brokerage account, our mutual funds & ETFs can be purchased through online brokerage platforms by searching for Thrivent Mutual Funds and ETFs.

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  • Add Thrivent Mutual Funds and ETFs to your investments within your existing portfolio.
  • Take advantage of your account to keep your investments in one place.
  • Additional fees may apply.
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This ETF is different from traditional ETFs. Traditional ETFs tell the public what assets they hold each day. This ETF will not. This may create additional risks for your investment. For example:

 - You may have to pay more money to trade the ETF’s shares. This ETF will provide less information to traders, who tend to charge more for trades when they have less information.

 - The price you pay to buy ETF shares on an exchange may not match the value of the ETF’s portfolio. The same is true when you sell shares. These price differences may be greater for this ETF compared to other ETFs because it provides less information to traders.

 - These additional risks may be even greater in bad or uncertain market conditions.

 - The ETF will publish on its website each day a “Proxy Portfolio” designed to help trading in shares of the ETF. While the Proxy Portfolio includes some of the ETF’s holdings, it is not the ETF’s actual portfolio.

The differences between this ETF and other ETFs may also have advantages. By keeping certain information about the ETF secret, this ETF may face less risk that other traders can predict or copy its investment strategy. This may improve the ETF’s performance. If other traders are able to copy or predict the ETF’s investment strategy, however, this may hurt the ETF’s performance. For additional information regarding the unique attributes and risks of the ETF, see the Principal Risks section of the prospectus.

1 New accounts with a minimum investment amount of $50 are offered through the Thrivent Mutual Funds "automatic purchase plan." Otherwise, the minimum initial investment requirement is $2,000 for non-retirement accounts and $1,000 for IRA or tax-deferred accounts, minimum subsequent investment requirement is $50 for all account types. Account minimums for other options vary.

Thrivent ETFs may be purchased through your financial professional or brokerage platforms.

Contact your financial professional or brokerage firm to understand minimum investment amounts when purchasing a Thrivent ETF.

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Gene Rebeck
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How to help manage investments for your aging parents

As your parents age, you may need to lend a hand to make sure their investments last.
06/29/2021
By Gene Rebeck, Author | 06/29/2021

The longer your parents live, the more likely it is they’ll need help managing their money—in particular, their investments. It’s smart to discuss and to prepare your parents for that possibility, sooner rather than later. Here are some things to consider.

When parents may need your help

  • They ask for help. Perhaps they simply want to get it off their plates and focus on other areas of their lives. Or maybe one parent handled the financial matters and isn’t able to continue, and your other parent is at a loss about how to proceed.
  • Signs that indicate they need help. You notice the memory lapses or physical issues that make it difficult for them to go to the bank or talk with their financial professional.
  • They may be susceptible to phone or online scams. They might be tempted by an investment “opportunity” that promises big rewards with little risk. Or, maybe there is an irresponsible friend who sees your mom or dad as easier targets.
  • Their assets and investments are too complex. As they age, your parents may need help developing strategies for preserving as much of their capital as possible. That could mean juggling payout schedules of annuities and other investments, for instance.

How to offer your help

  • Be empathetic. Taking on the management of your parents’ investments may be emotional for them as they may feel like they’re losing some independence.
  • Look out for their best interests. Make sure you all understand how much assistance they’ll need to live comfortably and safely. The more they need, the more it will cost for their living situation.
  • Discuss sources for income. If their monthly income from Social Security, pensions, IRAs and their investments aren’t enough to cover those monthly expenses, they’ll need to tap their investment portfolio. That’s also why it’s important to ensure that those assets last as long as possible.

Parental finances could get complicated. One way to simplify may be to consider consolidating their investments into a portfolio of mutual funds.

Consider mutual funds

Mutual funds embrace a range of investment vehicles, offering the flexibility and variety to tailor and adjust your parents’ holdings based on their needs, objectives and tolerance for risk.

Here are some of the ways a mutual fund investment portfolio could be designed, based on specific needs and goals:

  • Do your parents need more income? Consider a fixed-income mutual fund that invests in government or corporate bonds that may generate a steady return. (Be aware, though, that bond funds—like stock funds—carry risk and can lose money).
  • Do they want capital appreciation for future generations? An equity fund is intended to deliver higher returns than fixed-income funds, though they also carry a higher risk of loss of capital than bond funds.
  • Do they want some growth—but with somewhat less risk? A moderately conservative asset allocation fund may be the way to go. This type of fund typically allocates more money into bonds and cash than in equities.

While there are no guarantees on returns—and mutual funds do carry risk and may lose money—they would allow you and your parents to spread the risk over numerous stocks, bonds and other investments. This diversity could allow returns on one investment to help balance or even outweigh a loss in another. You also can change investment options and weights as your parents’ financial needs change.  

Start now

  • Before things get too complicated, talk with your parents.
  • Let them know that you’re willing to help manage their finances whenever they are ready.
  • Ask them to share details of their portfolio with you so you’re prepared to step in when the time comes.
  • You may wish to discuss wills, trusts and other estate planning matters.
  • Other issues might also arise, such as long-term care and insurance matters.
  • If your parents are having difficulty making decisions and managing their affairs, you may want to encourage them to name you or a sibling as their power of attorney.
  • You may all benefit by meeting with an attorney who specializes in estate planning.

The sooner you can discuss these topics and make plans to handle them, the easier it will be for you and your parents to ultimately make the transition.

Whatever you decide, make it clear to your parents that you have their best interests in mind. And, be transparent in your dealings. Regularly review the performance of their assets and the options they have available and keep things as simple and clear as possible.

The concepts presented are intended for educational purposes only. This information should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or product.

The information provided is not intended as a source for tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult with a legal and/or tax professional for specific information regarding your individual situation.

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