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2022's Best Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans
2022's Best Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans
A key to smart retirement saving: spreading your portfolio across a few of the best mutual funds in your 401(k) plan. Here are the 29 top options avai…
May 24, 2022
The 25 Best Low-Fee Mutual Funds You Can Buy
The 25 Best Low-Fee Mutual Funds You Can Buy
The key to building wealth long-term is buying high-quality (but low-fee) mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers who have skin in the game. Here a…
January 16, 2021
10 Great Mutual Funds to Invest In for the Long Haul
10 Great Mutual Funds to Invest In for the Long Haul
These top mutual funds to invest in for a long time horizon don't all have the same goals, but they share a number of advantages.
October 19, 2020
15 Best ESG Funds for Responsible Investors
15 Best ESG Funds for Responsible Investors
ESG, SRI ... call it what you want, but it can take many forms, and stand for different values. These 15 funds give you options.
April 20, 2021
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5 Exciting Emerging Markets Funds
5 Exciting Emerging Markets Funds
Emerging markets funds haven't been immune to global inflationary pressures. But now might be the time to strike on these high-risk, high-reward produ…
July 5, 2022
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund Hangs Tough
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund Hangs Tough
A focus on dividend payers and defensive stocks has kept the Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund afloat in a rough market.
June 23, 2022
Ron Baron: A Fund Legend Shares Stock-Picking Secrets
Ron Baron: A Fund Legend Shares Stock-Picking Secrets
The ability to buy and hold great growth companies for the long term is important to becoming a successful investor.
June 22, 2022
Baron Funds: The Masters of Growth Investing
Baron Funds: The Masters of Growth Investing
The Baron Funds have an extraordinarily long and successful track record. Here's how they do it.
June 22, 2022
Hennessy Cornerstone Value (HFCVX)'s Data-Driven Success
Hennessy Cornerstone Value (HFCVX)'s Data-Driven Success
The managers use an algorithm to find solid stocks at bargain prices.
June 22, 2022
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What You Need to Know About Mutual Fund Returns
What You Need to Know About Mutual Fund Returns
A guide to the many ways these popular investments measure their performance.
May 26, 2022
9 Great Alternative-Strategy Funds for Volatility
9 Great Alternative-Strategy Funds for Volatility
These alternative-strategy funds can offer some shelter from stock and bond market turmoil.
May 26, 2022
FWRLX: Shopping the Telecommunications Bargain Bin
FWRLX: Shopping the Telecommunications Bargain Bin
This fund invests in stocks in the communications services sector, which have been drastically marked down.
May 25, 2022
How Many Stocks Should You Have in Your Portfolio?
How Many Stocks Should You Have in Your Portfolio?
It’s been a volatile year for equities. One of the best ways for investors to smooth the ride is with a diverse selection of stocks and stock funds. B…
May 25, 2022
Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Invest Now
Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Invest Now
Much hinges on whether the Fed can guide the economy to a soft landing.
May 22, 2022
The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Vanguard funds account for roughly a third of the 100 most popular 401(k) retirement products. We rank Vanguard's best actively managed funds, includi…
May 10, 2022
100 Most Popular Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Accounts for 2022
100 Most Popular Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Accounts for 2022
These mutual funds have the most assets under management in 401(k) workplace retirement plans.
May 4, 2022
BlackRock Event Driven Equity Profits from Corporate Change
BlackRock Event Driven Equity Profits from Corporate Change
BALPX capitalizes on mergers, executive turnover and other events.
April 29, 2022
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value (PRSVX) Stands Out
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value (PRSVX) Stands Out
In this turbulent market, value-priced, higher-quality small caps are holding up better than their fast-growing counterparts.
April 27, 2022
Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios
Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios
Reach your investment goals with these plans using our favorite no-load mutual funds.
March 29, 2022
The Kip 25: The Best Low-Fee Mutual Funds
The Kip 25: The Best Low-Fee Mutual Funds
The key to building wealth long-term is buying high-quality, low-cost mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers. Here are our favorites: The Kiplinge…
March 25, 2022
10 of the Best Target-Date Fund Families
10 of the Best Target-Date Fund Families
The best target-date funds are a 'set it and forget it' approach to your retirement, but which fund family should you trust with your money?
March 14, 2022
5 Active Vanguard Funds to Own for the Long Haul
5 Active Vanguard Funds to Own for the Long Haul
Passive investing isn't the only card up Vanguard's sleeve. These actively managed funds cover a variety of investment strategies and have low fees to…
March 11, 2022
Stock Market Correction? It's a Buying Opportunity
Stock Market Correction? It's a Buying Opportunity
Volatility isn't going away any time soon, but a correction could create buying opportunities.
February 24, 2022
Davenport Equity Opportunity Hunts for Cash Generators
Davenport Equity Opportunity Hunts for Cash Generators
This fund looks for firms that generate cash and know how to use it.
February 23, 2022
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Gets Cautious
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Gets Cautious
The fund's managers are weatherproofing the portfolio against expected volatility.
February 23, 2022
Consider Short-Term Bond Funds
Consider Short-Term Bond Funds
These funds own the kind of stuff that benefits from a healthy economy and can withstand the Fed's rate hikes.
February 23, 2022
5 Best Mutual Funds to Fight Inflation
5 Best Mutual Funds to Fight Inflation
These five mutual funds cover a wide variety of asset classes, but they share a similar trait: They're effective hedges against inflation.
February 10, 2022
The 12 Best Vanguard Funds for 2022
The 12 Best Vanguard Funds for 2022
The best Vanguard funds right now span numerous strategies tailor-made for 2022's major market themes: volatility, rising rates and inflation. They al…
February 1, 2022
Semiconductor Stocks: A Smart Bet for the Long Haul
Semiconductor Stocks: A Smart Bet for the Long Haul
Stocks in this growing industry will stay in demand long after supply-chain snarls are unraveled.
January 26, 2022
The Right Dividend Stock Fund for You
The Right Dividend Stock Fund for You
Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here's what to look for.
January 26, 2022