Mutual Funds
You've heard that mutual funds are the easiest way to begin investing your money, but aren't exactly sure how to go about getting involved with them. These resources will help make sense and simplify the process of buying your initial shares in the fund of your choice.
How to Select a Mutual Fund - A 10-Part Guide to Picking Winning Mutual Funds
When three Boston money managers pooled their money in 1924, the first no load mutual fund was born. In the subsequent eight decades, that simple concept has grown into one of the biggest industries in the world, now controlling trillions of dollars in assets and allowing small investors a means to compound their wealth through systematic investments via a dollar-cost-averaging plan. In fact, the no load mutual fund industry has spawned its own stars such as Peter Lynch.
When three Boston money managers pooled their money in 1924, the first no load mutual fund was born. In the subsequent eight decades, that simple concept has grown into one of the biggest industries in the world, now controlling trillions of dollars in assets and allowing small investors a means to compound their wealth through systematic investments via a dollar-cost-averaging plan. In fact, the no load mutual fund industry has spawned its own stars such as Peter Lynch.
Mutual Funds 101
What they are and how they can make you money. Learn the basics of mutual fund investing.
What they are and how they can make you money. Learn the basics of mutual fund investing.
All About ETFs - Exchange Traded Funds
An ETF is simply a basket of securities, usually stocks, that is designed to track a market benchmark. It may follow a broad-based index such as the Standard & Poor's 500, or a more specialized area, such as health care companies or Chinese stocks.
An ETF is simply a basket of securities, usually stocks, that is designed to track a market benchmark. It may follow a broad-based index such as the Standard & Poor's 500, or a more specialized area, such as health care companies or Chinese stocks.
If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em - Investing in Low-Cost Index Funds
Low cost index funds can be a great investment, providing superior returns to actively managed mutual funds over the long term. This article explains the basics and benefits of investing in index funds.
Low cost index funds can be a great investment, providing superior returns to actively managed mutual funds over the long term. This article explains the basics and benefits of investing in index funds.
Building a Portfolio with iShares
Created by Barclay’s Global Investors, iShares are exchange traded funds (ETFs) that combine the best features of stocks and mutual funds. iShares allows individual and corporate investors to begin an indexing program or just gain exposure to a particular segment of the market they believe is set to outperform in the future.
Created by Barclay’s Global Investors, iShares are exchange traded funds (ETFs) that combine the best features of stocks and mutual funds. iShares allows individual and corporate investors to begin an indexing program or just gain exposure to a particular segment of the market they believe is set to outperform in the future.
About Fund Families
The most complete list of online mutual fund sites according to Forbes magazine. Brought to you by our Mutual Fund guide, Dustin Woodard.
The most complete list of online mutual fund sites according to Forbes magazine. Brought to you by our Mutual Fund guide, Dustin Woodard.
About Mutual Funds
Learn about mutual funds on the About network.
Learn about mutual funds on the About network.
HOLDRs: The Most Revolutionary Thing Since Mutual Funds
This new investment vehicle from Merrill Lynch allows you to diversify without the fees and headaches. A must-read for new investors!
This new investment vehicle from Merrill Lynch allows you to diversify without the fees and headaches. A must-read for new investors!