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.

7 Vanguard Funds to Build an All-Weather Portfolio

Investors wanting to build a low-cost, diversified portfolio need to look no further than this set of 7 Vanguard funds.

Vanguard International Funds

Investors wanting low-cost exposure to international stocks are wise to take a close look at the broad selection of Vanguard international funds.

7 Mutual Funds to Buy for High-Energy Returns

The past three years have shown the big risks of owning individual energy stocks. These mutual funds enjoy the upside while sheltering you against the worst.

Why Mutual Funds Aren’t Dead

Mutual funds are ceding ground to ETFs, but before you write them off entirely, understand that there are scenarios where they make sense.

10 Best Mutual Funds for Retirement

Not every retirement portfolio looks the same. These 10 best mutual funds meet the needs of investors in retirement (or planning for it).

5 of the Best-Managed Mutual Funds on Wall Street

Who offers the best active management? We look at five of the best mutual funds on the market that are running on top-flight brainpower.

3 Dirt-Cheap Index Funds to Buy Now

Some of the best funds for long-term investors are cheap index funds. That's because fees can make or break investor returns.

A Backdoor Way Into Vanguard’s Hottest Closed Fund (VDIGX)

Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) is one of the best funds on the market, but it's also closed. It's OK - you can still tap into its strategy.

7 Best Vanguard Funds for the Return of Volatility

One or more of these best Vanguard funds for volatility should be on your buy list if you think stocks are in a calm-before-the-storm mode.

3 Alternative Funds to Save You From the Next Market Crash

Investors don't have enough options to hedge against crashes, which is why you need these alternative funds during the next market downturn.

Vanguard Sector Funds

These four low-cost Vanguard sector funds can be smart choices to strengthen your portfolio with tactical exposure.

Vanguard Global Stock Funds

These three Vanguard global stock funds offer unique strategies to cover the world of stocks, but remember: "global" means "U.S., too."

The 3 Best Mutual Funds for the Rest of Donald Trump’s Presidency

The best mutual funds during the rest of Donald Trump's term need to be able to navigate -- or just survive -- a shifting market environment.

Vanguard Investment-Grade Bond Funds

Vanguard investment-grade bond funds allow investors a low-cost way to balance yield and risk. We look at all of Vanguard's options.

Vanguard Dividend Funds

Vanguard's dividend funds are some of the cheapest funds to buy, which helps to keep more income and growth in the pockets of shareholders.

The 10 Best Fidelity Funds for Retirees

Fidelity funds cover a swath of investment needs in retirement. And we highlight the 10 best mutual funds for your golden years.

3 Actively Managed Fidelity Funds You Should Buy Now

Just because passive is growing, doesn't mean that active Fidelity funds aren't worth owning, and these 3 mutual funds take the cake.

The 10 Cheapest Vanguard Funds on the Market

The 10 cheapest Vanguard funds on the market are low-cost royalty among mutual funds already known for their low expenses.

Vanguard Small-Cap Stock Funds

Vanguard has a wide array of growthier options for more aggressive investors. Here, we'll review seven Vanguard small-cap stock funds.