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.

3 International Closed-End Funds to Earn High Yield

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Frequently, closed-end mutual funds often offer high yield, and trade at a discount to the value of the securities the funds own.

3 of the Best Actively Managed Fidelity Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity funds offer a broad selection of low-cost, no-load, actively-managed funds. Here are 3 of their best.

3 Vanguard Funds That Deliver Market-Beating Returns

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether you're looking for small-, mid- or large-cap stocks, these three Vanguard funds are your key to beating the market this year.

The 3 Best Short-Term, High-Yield Bond Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With yields low and interest rates set to rise, now is a good time to consider short-term, high-yield bond funds.

The Best of Kiplinger’s Top Fidelity Income Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using Kiplinger's new list of Fidelity funds, we highlight the top three choices of the best Fidelity funds for income investors.

3 Best Vanguard Funds for Stability

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
These Vanguard funds may not be exciting, but the long-term returns far outweigh any cheap thrills from speculating.

3 Mutual Funds to Play the Boom in Tech Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mutual funds offer a savvy entrance into the tech stock comeback without the risk of retail investing.

3 Best Bond Funds to Own Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't bet against bond funds. Just be selective. The best bond funds to buy now -- including these three -- are less sensitive to interest rates.

3 Mutual Funds for Financial Stocks You Can Take to the Bank

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Greek the debt crisis in the rear view mirror and big banks and brokerage firms reporting on earnings this week, these mutual funds investing in financial stocks look to benefit.

3 Best Vanguard Funds for International Stock

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With one eye on short-term developments in global markets and the other eye on long-term strength, we highlight three of the best Vanguard funds to buy now for international stocks.

3 Mutual Funds Dragged Down by Greek Debt Crisis

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Greek debt crisis is hitting some sectors pretty hard, due to fears of economic contagion. These funds are no exceptions.

3 Best Mutual Funds So Far in 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, but the best mutual funds through so far in 2015 may be telling us something about the rest of the year.

3 Best Janus Funds for Mom-and-Pop Investors

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
We sifted through 350 Janus funds to spotlight three of the best funds that are open and accessible to everyday investors.

Best Mutual Funds for Investing in Healthcare Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
These mutual funds have the best track record of picking healthcare stocks, which makes them an outstanding short-term play or a smart long-term holding.

Worst Types of Bond Funds to Own Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The FOMC meeting didn't uncover anything alarming about interest rates but there are some danger spots in some types of bond funds.

The Best Mutual Funds to Buy for the Rest of 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the best mutual funds for the rest of 2015? You'll have to step outside the mainstream of large domestic stocks and U.S. Treasuries.

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Japanese Stocks

By Jim Lowell
Japanese stocks still offer some value, especially in smaller-cap stocks. Active management is your best bet for hunting those bargains.

3 of the Best Mutual Funds to Play European Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Europe is a top world region to invest in 2015. Capture the positive momentum with one of the best mutual funds investing in European stocks.

Don’t Overlook Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund (DODFX)

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
International stocks are cheaper and performing better than U.S. stocks. Now is a good time to own an outstanding fund like DODFX.
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