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.

Fidelity Select Pharmaceutical Mutual Fund Offers Diversified Drug Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The Fidelity Select Pharmaceutical Portfolio offers a diversified group of big pharma stocks and biotech investments that give investors a way to play the entire sector easily.

5 Best Janus Mutual Funds to Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With unique portfolios and a go-against-the-grain attitude, Janus is emerging as one to watch. Check out its top 5 funds.

Aggressive Greenspring Fund Hunts for Bargains After Bankruptcy

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The name of the game for Greenspring is long-term capital appreciation based on bargain buys, but performance can be mighty volatile.

T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund Gives Investors a Global Reach

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
In today's mutual fund spotlight, we look at a fund that may bring more risks and market volatility than domestic funds, but potentially more reward.

Reynolds Blue Chip Growth Fund Is a Good Backbone Investment

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
IRA mutual fund Reynolds Blue Chip Growth Fund aims its appeal investors who prefer companies with proven track records -- and slow but steady growth.

Fund Offers Investors Diversified Way to Play Banks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Worldwide company stocks with mixed returns, Prudential Financial Services Class B Fund (PUFBX) is one to watch

Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Offers Big Potential in Little Companies

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Lower expenses, strong performance and a Morningstar Rating of five stars makes Fidelity Small Cap Discovery a sweet deal for IRA and 401k investors.

Encompass Fund (ENCPX) an Aggressive Growth-Focused Funds Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Given the nature of its investments, the fund’s price volatility is likely greater than the price volatility of the U.S. stock market -- but its aggressive strategy could reap huge rewards

5 Mutual Funds for a Slowing Economy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the past few months, mutual fund investors have been painfully aware the U.S. economy is losing momentum. Here's how 401k and IRA investors can protect themselves.

Intrepid Small Cap Fund Provides Big Opportunity for IRA Investors

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Specialization is the name of the game for Intrepid Small Cap Fund, a mutual fund of undervalued small cap companies that benefits from niche operations.

Bond Bears Got Caught With Their Shorts Down

By Richard Band
After the media sounded the alarm to dump bonds 3 months ago, they have staged one of the most powerful rallies in recent years.

PIMCO Total Return Fund Puts Bond Genius Bill Gross at Your Disposal

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Bond king Bill Gross can be at the helm of your portfolio if you buy this mutual fund - but be prepared to pay a premium fee for his services.

Buffalo Science & Technology Fund Offers Fast Growing Opportunities

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The Buffalo Science & Technology Fund (BUFTX) is made up primarily of fast-growing mid-cap companies that are profiting from innovative technologies.

Janus Overseas Fund Provides Emerging Market Clout for 401k and IRA Investors

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
This diversified mutual fund holds stocks in a wide variety of countries, including U.S. blue chips with big foreign operations.

Fidelity Select Retailing Fund Offers Consumer Spending Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The Fidelity Select Retailing Portfolio mutual fund is made up of retailers, making it a good way to bet on consumer spending trends.

Vanguard Explorer Mutual Fund Offers a Shot at the Next Apple

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
If you want to buy small-caps with big growth potential but don't feel comfortable hand-picking stocks, consider this mutual fund.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Yacktman Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The Yacktman fund is a top mutual funds investment for 401k and IRA investors, with top holdings of News Corp. NASDAQ:NWS, PepsiCo NYSE:PEP, Procter and Gamble NYSE:PG, Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT and Coca Cola NYSE:KO.

5 Top Funds from PIMCO and Bond King Bill Gross

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bond funds from Pimco and bonds icon Bill Gross offer investors opportunities to play the mutual fund market with a bond focus.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – T. Rowe Price Health Science Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
The T. Rowe Price Health Science Fund is a great example of sector mutual funds for investors looking to play one industry and capitalize on healthcare.
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