Mutual Funds
News, insights and expert analysis on mutual funds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Vanguard ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which Make for Better Investments?
mutual funds Distinguishing Vanguard ETFs vs mutual funds is key for investors, considering Vanguard is one of the largest low-cost fund sponsors in the U.S.
By Kyle Woodley
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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Good Stock Picking Gives This Primecap Odyssey Fund a Lift
Outsize exposure to an outperforming tech stock and a pair of drugmakers have boosted recent returns for the Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Vanguard Cuts Fund Fees Again. Here's Why That's Important for You
Vanguard recently cut fees on dozens of ETFs and mutual funds, which is great news for investors. Here's why.
By Dan Burrows
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Kiplinger's Mutual Fund Guide for 2026
A banner year for stocks of all sizes created winners the world over. And the top-performing names in Kiplinger's mutual fund guide crushed the averages.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Best Conservative Investments for Retirees
The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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Best Mutual Funds to Invest In for 2026
The best mutual funds will capitalize on new trends that emerge this year, all while offering low costs and solid management.
By Kyle Woodley
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How to Choose Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds
If you're trying to choose between ETFs and mutual funds, some factors to help you decide are how you trade and the type of account you plan to use.
By Nellie S. Huang
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How to Master Index Investing
Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works.
By Nellie S. Huang
