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 Mutual Funds to Buy Emerging Markets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sometimes the best funds are the ones that the crowd misses. Here are three outstanding mutual funds you may not know about.

7 Best Dividend Mutual Funds to Count On

If you're looking for mutual funds that pay dividends, bigger (yields) is not always better. These dividend funds are worth a long look.

Investing in International Mutual Funds: Is It Worth the Risk?

Looked at historical returns for international mutual funds lately? If so, you’d be justified in questioning overseas investments.

The S&P 500 Is Off Its High, And You Should Buy

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones are a year removed from their all-time highs, but investors shouldn't be concerned -- they should be buying.

7 Best Mutual Funds to Buy for the Rest of 2016

Don't expect the rest of 2016 to be a picnic. The best mutual funds to buy from here on out will need to be hardy, defensive plays.