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.

Why Investors Should Be Buying Emerging Markets Bond Funds

Of the bond market investments of reasonable value, emerging markets offer generous cash yields to compensate investors for accepting risk.

Another European Bailout?

Markets enjoy a fourth straight day of gains on news of dollar loans to European banks -- but rather than chase stock prices higher, let's take a look at values in the bond market.

Happy Anniversary, Lehman Brothers

In the three years since Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection, some of the world's top investment managers have been hard at work beating the market.

The Shorts Pile on the S&P 500

As long as you're diversified, short selling the S&P 500 actually could reduce your risk.

Why the Biggest Gains are in Growth Stocks, Not Value Stocks

Many opportunities in today's market come from large-cap growth funds due to their ability to pay dividends long-term

Bill Gross Launches a “Go Anywhere” Fund

The PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund (PDCRX) is built to make gains regardless of the market's mood swings.

4 Bear Funds for a Turbulent World

By mixing in a bear fund or two into your broader portfolio, you can reduce some of the risk associated with short selling. Here are four to consider.

4 Utility Funds for Security Seekers

Hand-picking utility stocks can be difficult -- instead, go with a utility mutual fund for dividends and security.

Buying Into the Panic: Bonds or Not?

This specialized inverse fund is the right way to turn the negative state of the bond market into a positive.

Investors Bail on Mutual Funds; Should You?

Hedge your bets against market volatility by making long-term plays -- and take a peek at what Buffett's putting his money in.

4 Top Dividend Funds to Buy Now

A good way to harvest juicy dividends is to spread the wealth through mutual funds. Investors can go defensive with these four strong offerings.

Technology Fund Starts on the Ground Floor

This fund goes after growth potential in the tech sector -- often from young companies -- and finds success in longer-term investments.

Yacktman Focused Fund Should Sound Familiar

High-rated, comparably priced Yacktman Focused Fund (YAFFX) seeks long-term capital appreciation, current income with investments in domestic and foreign equity securities, among others.

Satuit Capital Micro Cap — Don’t Let Size Fool You

This micro cap fund is an IRA focused on small companies with the potential for big returns. Take a closer look.

Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund on the Straight and Narrow

Smart investment strategy led by a tightly managed fund, Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund gives investors an intelligent alternative to the usual IRA gimmicks.

Small Williston Basin Fund Is Big on Oil Holdings, Big on Price

Propped up with its strong 12-month return, ICPAX IRA targets companies that specialize in resource extraction in the Williston Basin and Mid-Northern America region.

5 Top Mutual Funds From a Top Wall Street Mind

These mutual funds offer investment returns with smart risk, strong returns, and reliability -- all from a top Wall Street mind.

American Century Fund Helps Focus on Your Retirement Finish Line

The American Century Livestrong Portfolio funds give investors a straightforward way to save for retirement based on the year they plan to retire.

Bond King Starts Pushing Stocks

Bill Gross sees an opportunity in equities.