Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are necessary investments for investors both young and old. They provide essential diversification and can strengthen your returns over the long-term. But there are too many funds for any single investor to sift through. Luckily, our analysts give you the inside track on funds with the smallest minimal investments and funds that charge low fees, so you can maximize your performance.

The 3 Best Sector Mutual Funds for the Rest of 2017

The best sector mutual funds can be used for short-term tactical plays, or for long-term portfolio diversification.

3 Mid-Cap Growth Mutual Funds to Boost Your Income

Below we share with you three top-ranked mid-cap growth mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

The 7 Best Mutual Funds to Hold in a 401k Plan

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

3 Top-Rated Energy Mutual Funds to Boost Gains

Below we share with you three top-ranked energy mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

4 Vanguard Funds You May Not Know About

These latest additions to the Vanguard funds lineup may not be on your radar (but they definitely should be).

3 Best Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds for Excellent Returns

Below we share with you three best top-ranked Franklin Templeton mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

Here Is a Crash-Proof Way You Can Bank 13% Per Year

If you’re worried that you’ll struggle to profit from stocks for the next few years, you shouldn’t. There are still plenty of outsized gains w...

4 Top-Ranked Vanguard Mutual Funds for Stunning Returns

Below we share with you four top-ranked Vanguard mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

4 Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy (And 3 to Avoid) for Higher Interest Rates

Don't know the difference between the best and worst bond funds for higher interest rates? Then this list of Vanguard funds is your bible.

4 Best Technology Mutual Funds with Low Expense Ratios

These mutual funds are overweight in the technology sector and should produce outsized gains over the next several quarters.

Vanguard Balanced Funds

Vanguard offers an outstanding set of low-cost balanced funds that can outperform category peers with lower relative market risk.

The 7 Highest-Rated Vanguard Mutual Funds

These seven Vanguard mutual funds are an elite group of offerings that have racked up high ratings from both Lipper and Morningstar.

3 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy on the Next Dip

The market is due for a 5% correction, making these three funds some of the best Vanguard funds to buy. Here's what you need to know about each.

3 Strong Buy Technology Mutual Funds for Great Returns

Here we share three top-ranked tech mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

3 Vanguard International Funds to Buy

Now’s a compelling time to trim a little from U.S. stocks to invest abroad. These are the best Vanguard international funds for the job.

3 Funds to Play the Return of the ‘Trump Bump’

When the government spending increases, these infrastructure funds invest in the companies that stand to benefit in a huge way from the 'Trump bump.'

The 3 Best Vanguard Funds for an International Rally

These Vanguard funds can be a smart way to take advantage of the recent surge in international stocks while looking to the long-term.

3 Best Fidelity Funds to Finish 2017

These three Fidelity funds meet three different objectives for rest of 2017. Here's what you need to know about each.

3 Best Vanguard Funds for the Second Half of 2017

These three top Vanguard funds have the potential of beating the broad market indices in the second half of 2017.