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.

Going Risk-Off: The 3 Best Funds for Junk Bonds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a risk-off market, look for junk bond funds that aren't heavily exposed to the risky businesses.

The 5 Best Mutual Funds to Buy for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nailing down the best mutual funds for 2016 was no easy task but we found five that could be top performers.

The 10 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
These Fidelity funds are smart choices for 2016 and can work well as long-term holdings.

3 Best American Funds for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most American funds are built for the long term, but AGTHX, AEPGX and ANCFX could be top performers in 2016,

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can expect 2016 to be rife with volatility. Those looking to duck for cover can do so in some of the best Vanguard funds on the market.

3 Income Mutual Funds You MUST Have in 2016

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The Fed's actions are forcing investors to seek to income positions in their portfolios for capital preservation and dependable dividend streams.

The 3 Best Funds for Holding Generous Dividend Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rather than looking for dividend stocks, why not buy the best funds that seek companies with growing dividends?

3 Best Vanguard Funds to Dive Into Growth Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best Vanguard funds aren't isolated to just the plain vanilla, broad market index funds. We highlight three of Vanguard's growth stock funds.

3 Best Fidelity Funds for Dividends

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity funds offer investors a solid combination of low expenses and top performance. Here are their best funds that pay dividends.

3 Biggest Mutual Funds Not Worth the Fees

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The combination of size and fees can make the biggest mutual funds the worst performers. Here are three funds that illustrate the point.

3 Best Mutual Funds for a 2015 Santa Claus Rally

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Conditions are looking favorable for a Santa Claus rally in 2015. You can ride a rally via stocks, sure, but a few mutual funds will get you there too.

3 Best American Funds to Tackle Rising Interest Rates

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rising interest rates are drawing near, but these American Funds are showing signs of strength.

3 Best Fidelity Funds for Stability

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's not easy to get decent returns while minimizing risk but we found three of the best Fidelity funds that can pull it off.

7 Best Funds Without a Losing Year in a Decade

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The last decade has been challenging for money managers, to say the least. Check out the best funds that racked up 10 consecutive years of gains.

The 3 Best Mutual Funds of Q3

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The third quarter looked quite different from the first half of the year. Q3's best mutual funds help explain why.

This Healthcare Fund Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

By Jim Lowell
The market is chasing its tail ahead of this week's jobs reports. Biotechnology in particular is experiencing fear-based selling.

The 3 Best Funds to Buy for the Rest of 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the market in risk-off mode and few compelling investment ideas out there, finding the best mutual funds for the rest of 2015 wasn't easy. Here are three to consider.

VIVAX: A Great Vanguard Fund for Long-Term Total Returns

By Richard Band
If you're looking for rock-solid value stocks with some income, few funds do it better than Vanguard Value Index Fund (VIVAX).

3 of the Best Index Funds to Buy for the Long Run

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
For long-term investing, you can't beat index funds. But don't settle for just any fund -- get the best index funds made for the long run.
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