The universe of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds continues to grow. Here are some common pitfalls investors should be ...

Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds. The best way to shortlist great ...

This year, Wall Street is observing the centennial for one of investing's most critical and ubiquitous vehicles: the mutual fund. OK, technically, mutual funds have existed in some form since the ...

A mutual fund pools money from its shareholders and invests in stocks, bonds or short-term debt. Mutual funds are managed by professional investment advisors who ensure that the fund's portfolio ...

What Is An Index Fund? An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to mirror the performance of a specific financial market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow ...

But researching and purchasing these shares individually can be a slog. A mutual fund or ETF can do the hard work for you, and probably save you money. A mutual fund is a basket of securities ...