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.

Do You Have Hedge Fund Envy? Don’t!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
The gargantuan growth of assets going into hedge funds is far more impressive than their actual returns. Don't get reeled in by the hype.

10 Things Vanguard Won’t Tell You

By Dan Wiener
To protect your retirement, your family and your future, you must avoid vulnerable Vanguard funds and know what secrets they are keeping.

4 Low-Cost, High-Performance Mutual Funds

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mutual fund investors don't need to pay an arm and a leg for strong returns. Here are four affordable funds that beat the market for the past few years.

3 Ways to Play Russia’s Rocketing Market

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not sure about specific Russian stocks? Here are an ETF, a closed-end fund and an open-end fund that can get you in on the action.

International Stocks Are Hot, But These Are the Only 2 Ways to Invest

By Jeff Reeves
If you're going to invest internationally -- and you should -- there are really only two practical ways to buy in.

4 Tips to Break Into Closed Mutual Funds

By Dan Wiener
Closed funds are a harsh reality of mutual fund investing and 401(k) investing. Here's a few ways to open the door -- or at least get close.

4 Funds That Go Beyond Stocks and Bonds

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Add spice to your portfolio with these four mutual funds that focus on commodities, real estate and even short selling.

4 Top Dividend Funds to Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
For investors looking for a nice, steady income check coming from groups of rock-solid payers, here are four top dividend funds to buy now.

Consider Vanguard’s Wellington Fund

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
Vanguard's Wellington Fund is an historical mutual fund winner boasting strong returns, a low expense ratio, and a solid portfolio profile of stocks and bonds.

4 Emerging-Market Mutual Funds for Returns

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Yes, ETFs are terrific, but mutual funds can be better long-term value plays. Here are four to consider.

5 Best Mutual Funds of the First Quarter

By Jeff Reeves
The first quarter's bull market jolted stocks, and a number of mutual funds followed suit. Here's a look at five of the best mutual funds, so far -- separated by investment class.

Don’t Bother With Mutual Funds That Use Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A few mutual funds take an options approach to making money, but you might be better off using your own strategies.

Investing 101 — Managed Funds vs. Index Funds

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The decision between these types of funds is a matter of control and risk.

Playing Energy Master Limited Partnerships

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Buy KED as a diversified and inexpensive way to take advantage of the growth in energy MLPs.

4 Mutual Funds to Play the Oil Surge

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some top funds from -- Vanguard, Blackrock, Fidelity and Invesco -- to get exposure to the energy markets.

Monetta Young Investor: A Mutual Fund That’s Built to Play

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Monetta Young Investor Fund aims to help build a child's savings -- while teaching about investing. And it produces market-beating returns.

5 Top Small-Cap Mutual Funds for Aggressive Investors

By InvestorPlace Staff
Small-cap mutual funds are the best of both worlds for many 401(k) and IRA investors. Here are five No.1 aggressive picks.

From Investing Beginner to Retirement Winner

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just $200 a month invested aggressively can turn into more than a million bucks in 30 years.

Vanguard Closes Asset Allocation Fund

By Dan Wiener
Vanguard shut down Asset Allocation (VAAPX) and moved assets into Balanced Index (VBINX). Investors are better off there, but Wellington (VWELX) is even better.
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