Change is inevitable, as Benjamin Disraeli, the 19th-century British prime minister, once said. He was talking about society. But it's also true in the nearly $16 trillion world of mutual funds--and ...

Even folks new to investing have probably heard someone mention index funds. But what are they and how do they work? This article explores index funds in detail to help you understand how they work, ...

Mutual funds can be a smart place to start investing. They're easy to access and don't require you to read any balance sheets or even know what a balance sheet is. They're also less likely to leave ...

On the surface, fund-picking may seem complex. There are thousands of funds to choose from, and they scattered among dozens of investment categories. How can investors find the best funds that fit ...

Mutual funds allow you to turn the selection of individual stocks, bonds and other investments over to professionals. This makes mutual funds a great option for hands-off investors. Pick an area of ...

Mutual funds are an easy way for beginning investors to put their money to work in the markets. But before you invest in mutual funds, it's important to know what to watch out for. With index funds ...

These tables rank the top-performing stock and bond mutual funds for 2007 for each of the main investment categories as defined by research firm Morningstar Inc., which provided the data for these ...

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about bond funds vs. bond ETFs. Moyo Studio / Getty Images Bond funds and bond ETFs both offer a way to invest in a collection of bonds, but ...

Reaching your financial goals is easy if you follow these key steps Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Mallika Mitra is a contributor to Buy Side and a personal finance expert specializing in ...

Change is inevitable, as Benjamin Disraeli, the 19th-century British prime minister, once said. He was talking about society. But it’s also true in the nearly $16 trillion world of mutual funds—and we ...