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7 Best of the Best Mutual Funds to Buy

By InvestorPlace Staff Jul 23, 2018

Starting with the entire universe of 18,000 mutual funds, Morningstar came up with 43 of the best. We narrow the list down to seven.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 15, 2017

Starting with the entire universe of 18,000 mutual funds, Morningstar came up with 43 of the best. We narrow the list down to seven.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2017

The best mutual funds for 401k plans are high-quality, low-cost offerings like these 7 funds.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2016

The best American funds -- like these three -- have the right combination of qualities needed to navigate the market environment in 2017.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 18, 2015

Most American funds are built for the long term, but AGTHX, AEPGX and ANCFX could be top performers in 2016,

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 2, 2015

Rising interest rates are drawing near, but these American Funds are showing signs of strength.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2015

The best American Funds have a solid history of benchmark-beating, long-term performance.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 12, 2015

Why did Growth Fund of America lag behind the S&P 500 in recent years? The same reason it's crushing it in 2015.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 1, 2015

Some of the best American Funds had a tough 2014 but are crushing the major indices in 2015. Will this strength last?

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 5, 2015

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. But these 3 qualities are shared by the best mutual funds.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 2, 2015

Some of the most recognized names at American Funds are not performing as well as their lofty status might suggest.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2015

Finding and buying the best mutual funds is about much more than past performance.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2015

Mutual funds aren't exciting or sexy, but that's exactly why they're here to stay. Here are three big reasons mutual funds aren't dead meat.

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 4, 2014

American Funds is one of the largest mutual fund companies in the world. But are its funds among the best in quality and performance?