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Three ways to invest in Thrivent funds

We’re here to help you invest with confidence.

MUTUAL FUNDS

Thrivent Account

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

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Invest with a Thrivent account

  • 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.

MUTUAL FUNDS & ETFS

Financial Professional

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

Contact a Thrivent advisor

Invest with a financial professional

  • 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.

Invest with a brokerage account

  • 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.
Not quite ready?

We want you to invest your money wisely and with confidence.
Here are some other options that may help you.

  • Take our quiz to determine your personal investment style.
  • Talk to your financial advisor about ETFs.
  • Sign up for our monthly investing insights newsletter.

 

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If you need assistance, we’re here to help. Reach out to us via the phone, email, and support page information below.

 

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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MUTUAL FUND FOCUS

Mutual fund investing made easy

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Key points

Lots of flexibility

There are many mutual fund options to choose from to help target personal goals.

Easy to use

A mutual fund doesn't require much management from investors.

Investing in mutual funds can seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be hard. Use this step-by-step guide to understand what happens when you invest in a mutual fund.

Define your goals

Think about why you’re investing and when you’ll need your money. Different types of mutual fund accounts have different rules about taxes and withdrawals, so the account type you choose should align with your investing goals:

  • Focused on other goals, like saving money for a big purchase or a down payment? There are general investment accounts, too.

You’ll need money to invest—you can get started with as little as $50 a month in a Thrivent mutual fund.1 How? By using an automatic investment plan. It may not seem like a lot. But starting small and starting early with the opportunity to increase what you invest could potentially pay off big over time.

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Finding your mutual fund

There are many funds to choose from:

  • Asset allocation funds are designed to match the level of risk investors are willing to take in exchange for growth potential.
  • Other funds focus on specific aspects of the economy—like natural resources or utilities—or on certain types of stocks and bonds.

With so many fund options and types, it can be helpful to compare funds. For an overview of mutual funds and how they work, check out What is a mutual fund?

Thrivent offers more than 20 funds across many asset classes—enough options to cover most mutual fund investing needs without being overwhelming.

Setting up an account

Once you know the type of account you need, the amount of money you’re going to start off with and which mutual fund best aligns with your goals, you’re ready to set up a mutual fund account. Different accounts need different things to complete the application. Here’s an example of the types of information you may want to have handy.

  • Full names of people to be included as account owners and beneficiaries.
  • Social Security numbers.
  • Your bank account number and the bank’s routing number.
  • Contact information, like email and phone numbers.

Investments over time

Track investment progress
A mutual fund account doesn’t require very much day-to-day oversight on your part. Fund managers and analysts for Thrivent oversee keeping the fund’s holdings and allocations in line with the fund’s strategic goals and level of risk—so you don’t have to.

And you can access account details online.

Deal with taxes
No matter the account type you’ve chosen, you’ll probably receive tax forms every year. These will be mailed to you and available online. Be sure you share all tax forms you receive with your tax advisor.

Re-evaluate investments & make adjustments
From time-to-time, check back in on your investing goals and risk tolerances to ensure your investment approach still fits your future needs. You’ll want to consider whether to increase your retirement contributions, especially if your income increases over the years. You’ll also want to revisit the beneficiary designations you’ve made to be sure they’re up to date and reflect the way you want to pass along your investments.

Weather the markets—ups and downs
When you invest in the market, there are going to be good days and bad days. Because most mutual funds are structured to have diversified holdings, these inevitable market swings can be made much more tolerable. Keep in mind that while diversification can help reduce market risk, it does not eliminate it.

Withdraw investments or pass along

Once you reach your goals or you reach a certain age, you’ll need to think about what to do with your mutual fund investments. If you have a general investment account, you’re free to withdraw your money at any time without restriction.

If you’ve invested in a retirement account, here are some options:

  • At age 59½ or over, you can start taking withdrawals without penalty from IRAs. You can take withdrawals sooner, but you’ll face a 10% penalty unless you meet certain criteria.
  • At age 73, you’ll need to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or other similar retirement savings account. If you were born in 1960 or later, RMDs begin at age 75.
  • Roth IRAs don’t require any withdrawals by the current account holder. This means that you can pass the account to your beneficiaries as an inherited Roth IRA if you wish.
  • Remember, your beneficiaries can also be charitable organizations, and distributions can be used to donate to charities.

Ultimately, there are potential tax ramifications for both you and your beneficiaries whenever you take a distribution from a mutual fund account, so it’s wise to discuss all of this with your tax advisor.

Whatever goals you set and whatever you decide, make sure to do your research and consider all your options.

 

 

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.

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.

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