Mutual Funds
News, insights and expert analysis on mutual funds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Green ETFs and Mutual Funds for Growth InvestorsESG Environmental themes like renewable energy, electric vehicles and battery storage can be more enticing when pooled in funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Investing Mistakes Beginners Make and How To Avoid ThemBeginning investors make plenty of wrong turns, but many basic investing mistakes can be avoided by following these rules.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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Is Investing in Mutual Funds Worth It?It's important to ensure that your funds are truly diversified and not simply duplicates of other funds. Plus, distributions can cause trouble.
By Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR
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Three Common Mutual Fund Misconceptions DebunkedMutual funds let investors access a basket of securities rather than buying individual ones on their own, but there are some misconceptions about them.
By Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF®
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How to Earn a Decent Yield From Your Sweep AccountMoney in your sweep account that's waiting to be invested can still earn a solid yield.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This YearFollowing a red-hot run for the equities market, folks are looking for smart ways to invest this year. Stocks, bonds and CDs all have something to offer in 2024.
By Jeff Reeves
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Vanguard's New International Fund Targets Dividend GrowthInvestors may be skittish about buying international stocks, but this new Vanguard fund that targets stable dividend growers could ease their minds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Understanding Mutual Fund Share ClassesAn explanation of the differences of mutual fund share classes and what that means for your returns as an investor.
By Kim Clark
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Fidelity Strategic Income Fund Excels In Hard Year for BondsThe fixed-income market was volatile in 2023, but this Fidelity bond fund outperformed its peers thanks to strategic moves by management.
By Nellie S. Huang
