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.

Vanguard Funds: Billions In, Billions Out – VMMXX VMFXX

By Jeff DeMaso
Vanguard is seeing billions of dollars sloshing into and out of its money market funds (VMMXX and VMFXX). Here's what you need to know.

3 Mutual Funds That Can Beat the S&P 500

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to beat the S&P 500 index in the long term, you might want to take a long look at VIMSX, FSCSX and PRHSX.

3 CEFs Trading at Big Discounts With Big Yields

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for high income? Then closed-end funds (CEFs) have to be on your list. Here are three that offer big dividends and discounts to their NAVs.

3 Retirement Funds That Can Boost Your Portfolio

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Before rushing in to reallocate your 401k portfolio, be sure to check out what these 3 mutual funds can do for your retirement!

The 3 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Emerging Markets

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Emerging markets stocks have quietly taken a big lead vs U.S. stocks and these three mutual funds can take advantage.

The 3 Best Ways to Buy International Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Getting the most out of international stocks may require looking beyond index funds and these three mutual funds investing overseas prove it.

The 3 Best Vanguard Funds for Dividend Lovers

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best Vanguard funds kick off steady income, which makes them top choices for investors seeking dividends.

7 Top Funds to Buy Before They Get Too Crowded

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
We looked at the top funds to buy with the biggest inflows over the past year and hand selected only the best mutual funds.

3 Best Mutual Funds to Buy When Everyone Else Is Panicking

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market will inevitably tank again and when it does, these are three of the best mutual funds to help you benefit.

5 Fidelity Mutual Funds You Can Hold Until You Die

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity mutual funds have a broad selection of offerings that make sense as long-term holdings for your portfolio, and here are 5 of their best.

10 Best Mutual Funds for the Rest of 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best mutual funds in 2016's second half will have to be able to navigate a brutal market environment. Consider these 10 funds up to the challenge.

7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy in Retirement

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retired investors of any stripe can meet any of their investment needs picking from this set of outstanding Vanguard funds.

3 Municipal Bond Funds With 10% Yields (And No Taxes)

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If you live in America, you can get tax-free dividends over 5% by investing in incredibly low risk bond funds. Here are 3 to consider today

The 3 Best Fidelity Index Funds to Buy

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity Investments offers some of the best index funds to buy for fans of passive investing. Here are three of the very best.

The 3 Best Mid-Cap Funds to Hold for the Next Decade

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mid-cap funds make great long-term holdings, and PRDMX, BUFTX and VIMSX are some of the best funds to choose from.

7 Mutual Funds to Dump Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With uncertainty ahead for both stocks and bonds, now can be a good time to consider dumping shares of these widely-held mutual funds.

3 Things Millennials Should Know About Their 401k

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Millennial investors who start investing now have the opportunity to retire young and wealthy. Here's how to take advantage of a 401k.

7 Great Mutual Funds That Will Cost You Next to Nothing

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't count out cheap mutual funds when building your portfolio. There are plenty of good ones out there.

The 3 Best Funds You’ve Never Heard Of

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes the best funds are the ones that the crowd misses. Here are three outstanding mutual funds you may not know about.
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