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.

7 Best of the Best Mutual Funds to Buy

Starting with the entire universe of 18,000 mutual funds, Morningstar came up with 43 of the best. We narrow the list down to seven.

3 Eaton Vance Mutual Funds for Great Returns

Below we share with you three top-ranked Eaton Vance mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

5 Vanguard Funds to Beat the S&P 500

The S&P 500 has averaged 9.8% returns for the last 90 years, but these 5 Vanguard funds have it beat and are poised to continue this performance.

Add These 3 Putnam Mutual Funds to Your Portfolio

Below we share with you three top-ranked Putnam mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

U.S. Construction Spending Nudges Up: 3 Fund Picks

The uptick in May was supported by a steady increase in outlays on private as well as public construction projects. Compare Brokers....

4 Best-Performing Small-Cap Growth Mutual Funds of Q2

Small-cap growth funds, best performer in the second quarter among the major Thomson Reuters Lipper’s U.S. Diversified Equity Funds Categories Compare Bro....

3 Utility Funds to Pick as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Renewed fears of a trade war may result in a scurry towards safe-haven sectors. Compare Brokers....

Buy These 3 Zacks Rank #1 High-Yield Bond Mutual Funds

Below we share with you three top-ranked high-yield bond mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

Buy These 3 Mutual Funds From the USAA Portfolio

Below we share with you three top-ranked USAA mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

Buy These 3 Hartford Mutual Funds for Good Returns

Below we share with you three top-ranked Hartford mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

Focus on These 3 Black Rock Mutual Funds for High Returns

Below we share with you three top-ranked BlackRock funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

Buy These 3 Small-Cap Value Mutual Funds for Alluring Gains

Below we share with you three top-ranked, small-cap value mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

5 Best-Performing No-Load Mutual Funds of First-Half 2018

Continued tariff-related tensions between the United States and its key trade partners make no-load funds a strong investment choice Compare Brokers....

7 Low-Cost Mutual Funds to Love

Data confirm investors are drawn to funds, including low-cost mutual funds, that dwell in the bottom quintiles of their respective peer groups in terms of fees.

3 Best Diversified Bond Mutual Funds for High Returns

Below we share with you three top-ranked diversified bond mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

Consider These 3 MassMutual Funds for Impressive Gains

Consider These 3 MassMutual Funds for Impressive Gains Compare Brokers....

The 4 Best Real Estate Mutual Funds for Income Investors

Some real estate mutual funds have been hampered by large allocations to REITs. Here are four active real estate mutual funds that can provide investors opportunities in a downtrodden sector.

4 Top Prudential Mutual Funds to Add to Your Portfolio

Below we share with you four top-ranked Prudential Investments mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....

3 Large-Cap Value Mutual Funds for Good Returns

Below we share with you three top-ranked, large-cap value mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....