Mutual Funds

PIMCO Does Active ETFs Right

Three new actively managed ETF versions of bond mutual funds co-managed by Bill Gross will be hitting markets soon. Given PIMCO's pedigree, these should be good. More

4 Lessons From 4 Crummy Mutual Funds

NerdWallet's list of the 12 worst mutual funds gives us an idea about what general traits investors should avoid in most other funds. More

Gold Just Isn’t Worth the Risk

Even Vanguard's Precious Metals & Mining Fund -- one of the better-managed precious metals funds -- illustrates the poor risk/reward of gold-related investing. More

Emerging-Market Bonds Are Looking Riskier By the Day

Certain segments of the emerging bond markets have compelling long-term potential, but low yields on government and corporate debt means that investors are no longer being paid for the risks. More

Vanguard’s Emerging Market Bond Fund: Better Late than Never?

The broader benefits of having emerging-market debt exposure are myriad, so it's no surprise Vanguard's getting into the game. But we'll have to wait to get a feel for how its new products compare to the competition. More

5 Mutual Fund Safe Havens for Summer

Don't sell in May and walk away completely -- instead, pile some of your newfound cash into these five funds that should perform even during the summer's lull. More

SEC Serious About Money Market Safety

Mary Jo White, the new chairman of the SEC, is making reform of the money market industry one of her top priorities, so changes could be around the corner. More