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.

5 Taxable Bond Funds to Buy on Strong Inflows

Taxable bond funds attracted strong inflows in the first two months of 2018, which make funds from this category group a wise investment choice. Compare Brokers...

7 Great Vanguard Funds to Buy for Retirement Investors

Each of these Vanguard funds can help investors at various stages of retirement planning. The following is what investors need to know about each specific fund.

5 Low-Risk Mutual Funds to Buy on Tariff-Induced Uncertainty

Uncertainty over Trump’s new tariffs makes investment in mutual funds with high Sharpe ratio a strong investment choice Compare Brokers...

7 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds for Retirement Planning

Traits investors should consider when evaluating funds for retirement include fees, funds' track record and management team, safety, income-generating potential and the underlying asset class.

5 Mutual Funds to Ride On a Booming Housing Market

Upbeat new construction data and strong homebuilder sentiment makes real estate funds a strong investment. Compare Brokers...

The 10 Best Dividend Funds to Buy Now

This list of the best dividend funds on Wall Street, including mutual funds and ETFs, has something for investors of just about every stripe.

7 Mutual Funds For Your Retirement Accounts

Mutual funds, including passive index funds, can make for ideal investments for retirement accounts for multiple reasons, including enhanced portfolio diversification.

Should You Roll Over Your 401k When You Leave Your Job?

Should you roll over your 401k when you leave your job? We break down the pros and cons of a 401k rollover.

Vanguard’s New CEO Wants Investors to Keep More of Their Own Money

Investment advisors take big chunks of investor money but don't outperform index funds. Vanguard Personal Advisor Services changes that.

3 Vanguard Funds for Your Golden Years

These three Vanguard funds offer a range of retirement investing options that will carry you through your golden years.

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.

5 Funds to Buy on Second-Best Small Business Sentiment

Business optimism index rose to its second-highest level ever, which makes small-cap mutual funds a strong investment choice. Compare Brokers...

3 Must-Own Vanguard Funds to Buy Now

If you wonder what mutual funds are best, start with these Vanguard funds. They offer variety at low expense ratios.

5 Mutual Funds to Buy as Dow Surpasses 24,000

As the Dow has surpassed the 24,000 milestone, it makes sense to invest in those mutual funds whose major holdings include the top Dow components.

The 7 Best Value Funds to Hold Forever

These mutual funds share time-tested qualities that make them the best value funds to buy and hold for the long run.

7 All-Weather Mutual Funds for 2018 and Beyond

All-weather mutual funds have gotten lost in the shuffle amidst ETFs, but they carry less volatility and are great for long-term portfolios.

3 Strong Buy Thrivent Mutual Funds

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

3 Best Inexpensive Technology Mutual Funds for 2018

The technology sector is expected to see double digit earnings growth for the next 3 consecutive quarters.

3 Unique Vanguard Funds That You Can’t Ignore

Forget index funds, there are plenty of active Vanguard funds worth looking at. Here are three to buy today.