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.

Pimco’s Biggest Problem (Other Than Bill Gross)

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Massive outflows at Pimco may lead to bigger problems that prove to be too much for Bond King, Bill Gross, to manage.

5 Oppenheimer Mutual Funds to Power Your Portfolio

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
After combing through the product offerings of Oppenheimer Funds, we've come up with a solid list of 5 mutual funds to own.

3 Better Bond Funds Than Pimco Total Return

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Some bond funds are beating the pants off Bill Gross's Pimco Total Return, which just swallowed its 13th straight month of outflows.

The 5 Best Funds to Fight Inflation

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Think the Federal Reserve will swoop in at every sign of small inflation? Maybe, but it's no guarantee. Prudent investors should always have a few inflation-fighting funds on their watch lists just in case. Here are five of the best funds for the job.

5 Top Fidelity Mutual Funds to Own

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity mutual funds are well-respected and recognized as being some of the best in the business. Here's a look at some of the better options in the fund family, from growth to income.

The 5 Best Vanguard Funds of 2014

By Jeff Reeves
The five best Vanguard funds for the current market include Vanguard Selected Value Fund, Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund, Vanguard Health Care Fund, Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund and the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund.

PTTRX – Has Bill Gross Lost His Touch in Pimco Total Return Fund?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
PTTRX, the Pimco Total Return Fund, keeps suffering outflows in a solid market for bonds, and underperformance on the part of Bill Gross is to blame.

American Funds: 5 Mutual Funds to Buy

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Funds doesn't have the same name recognition as Vanguard, Fidelity and others, but it still has several stars in its stable of mutual funds.

3 Fidelity Funds for Risks of All Colors

By Bill Wysor
Taking chances isn't for everyone. Luckily, Fidelity funds and their managers cover every level of risk tolerance. Here are 3 mutual funds to target.

Meridian Funds: 2 Funds Led by Top-Tier Talent

By Bill Wysor
A pair of former Janus managers are now steering the ship at Meridian Funds. These two funds are under their wing and worth a look.

The 3 Best Vanguard Funds for an Uncertain Market

By Bill Wysor
If the recent market turbulence has you thinking of reducing risk, you might want to consider jumping into some of the best Vanguard funds geared toward defense.

The Best of BlackRock Funds: 4 Top Funds

By Bill Wysor
From fixed income to global mixtures, the BlackRock funds stable offers investors their choice of smart, actively managed mutual funds.

5 Best Bond Funds to Guard Your Nest Egg

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Looking for capital appreciation and solid dividend streams? These are five of the best bond funds to meet that dual mandate.

3 Mutual Funds for an International Flavor

By Bill Wysor
While many global markets are getting shellacked, these international mutual funds are worth a look thanks to excellent management.

5 Mutual Funds That Belong in Any Retirement Portfolio

By Bill Wysor
These 5 mutual funds have the kind of track records and skilled management that make them must-haves for your retirement portfolio.

Mutual Fund Active Management is Back – Sorta

By Dan Wiener
Inflows are up for both passive and active management mutual funds, and down for the laggards of 2013.

The Best Mutual Funds of 2013

By Bill Wysor
The best mutual funds of 2013 span several different market sectors and geographic areas, including healthcare, tech and Japanese stocks.

3 Small-Cap Mutual Funds Primed for Growth

By Bill Wysor
Don't stick your neck out for individual small-caps -- harness their explosive potential via these much safer mutual funds.

5 Weird Mutual Funds Worth Your Investment

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most mutual funds use some kind of industry-standard stock selection methodology. A few like to do their own thing. Here are four worth considering.
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