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.

4 Mutual Funds for Safety and Value

By Richard Band
Despite the bad rap actively managed funds have gotten of late, these four are still an excellent way to build wealth over the long haul.

A Mutual Fund Like No Other

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy-and-hold investors looking for a simple solution for their portfolios will love this mutual fund that has been around since 1935.

2 Mutual Funds That Use Technical Analysis … to Disastrous Results

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
How well does technical analysis work? If these funds are any indication, even the most staunch advocates of technical analysis should re-evaluate their thinking.

Generating a Low-Risk, 5% Yield from Asia

By Jeff Reeves
Five- and 10-year returns for this Asia-focused fund destroy the S&P 500 -- and even top bond king Bill Gross and his PIMCO Total Return.

3 Longtime Mutual Fund Managers Earning Their Tenure

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes, mutual fund managers come and go with the years. These three, though, have stayed at their funds for quite some time and more than earned their keep.

Vanguard Fires AllianceBernstein

By Dan Wiener
Vanguard has fired AllianceBernstein from portfolio management positions on Global Equity (VHGEX), International Value (VTRIX) and Windsor (VWNDX).

4 Gems Among the Junk-Bond Funds

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some ways you can get in on junk's juicy yields without taking on too much risk. And so far this year, those returns have been juicy indeed.

5 Worst Mutual Funds So Far in 2012

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold mutual funds are among the worst-performing funds so far in 2012. But here's a look at notable losers across the spectrum of fund flavors.

5 Health Care Mutual Funds to Buy

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
As the baby boomers get creakier, health care is sure to flourish. These funds are a good way to get into this must-have sector.

3 Ways to Find High Yield in Bond Funds

By LearnBonds.com
Munis, corporates and non-agency mortgage-backed securities funds offer good income opportunities. Here's closer look at why.

5 Mega Mutual Funds Pulling Their Weight

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Size can matter, for the better: These funds -- all of which have tens of billions or more in assets -- are having a solid year.

7 Surprisingly Good Funds in 2012

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the markets haven't always cooperated his year, a few mutual funds have proven pleasant surprises through unique opportunities and contrarian plays.

Hedge Funds: Ripping Off Millionaires and Pensions Alike

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Woe unto the wealthy folks and pension funds that have put their trust in hedge funds, which are lagging badly ever since the latest bull market began.

Vanguard Partnership Plan Pays Despite Performance

By Dan Wiener
Vanguard's Partnership Plan will reward top managers well again this year despite lagging returns for investors in actual mutual fund performance

Mutual Fund Dos & Don’ts

By Richard Band
Mutual funds can be a very profitable part of your portfolio. Follow these 5 tips to cash in.

A New Way to Find Mutual Fund Gems

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Like other fund screening tools, FundReveal has its caveats. The biggest one: No single tool can replace your own legwork for finding funds that suit you best.

2 Emerging Market Debt Funds to Buy Now

By Bryan Perry
Europe is unfarily tarring several emerging market currencies. Here are two diversified closed-end debt funds for you to consider.

Vanguard Turning Away High-Yield Hunters

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Vanguard is closing its High-Yield Corporate bond fund to "most new investors" because of heavy cash inflows. But worry not: High-yield options abound.

Vanguard Removes Back-End Loads and Fees

By Dan Wiener
Vanguard's move to knock out onerous back-end trading fees and various loads on its funds is good for investors, but probably is meant to keep managers happy.
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