Mutual funds are a popular way to invest, and if you have a 401(k) or other workplace retirement plan, you probably own some. But mutual funds can be misunderstood. Here are four common myths ...

A mutual fund (MF) is an effective financial vehicle suitable for almost every investor type. It’s an excellent way to invest for accomplishing your future goals – save for retirement, buying ...

To listen to mutual fund advertising, you would think that Wall Street is like Garrison Keillor's Lake Woebegone, where all the children are above average. The reality, of course, is not nearly so ...

Small-stock value funds appear to not fair quite as well. Over the 15 years through Dec. 31, active small-value managers beat their indexes by nearly 0.8% a year on average, according to Vanguard.

BOSTON — Whether you follow Wall Street or not, odds are you're a mutual fund investor. Mutual funds are the foundation of 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts. Yet many investors ...

One of the biggest challenges facing mutual fund investors is the hidden fees they have to pay for owning funds that were probably advised by. Skip to main content. Market Activity ...