How Well Do You Know Mutual Funds?
Take our quiz to see how well you understand these investments, then learn the basics and build a top-notch portfolio.
Mutual funds are good way to get instant diversification in your portfolio. If you have a retirement or college-savings account, you probably are invested in a few. But how well do you really know mutual funds?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge -- and, no, you don't have to be a fund manager to ace it. Then read the stories below to brush up on the basics, build a top-notch portfolio and see our picks for the best funds.
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Mutual Funds
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