Mutual Funds Guide

INCOME FUNDS

10 Funds That Deliver High Income

Grab more cash for your portfolio with these solid funds that pay good dividends and high interest.

FUND MANAGERS

6 Managers See Hard Times Ahead

These investing veterans report sobering views of the market and offer attractive stocks to seize now.

MUTUAL FUNDS 2010

How to Pick Mutual Funds

Using past performance alone often leads to a weak portfolio. Here are better ways to choose winners.

COMMUNITY

"... As long as rates are favorable and inflation is under control, the risk of significant underperformance by small caps is well small and therefore the benefit of typical outperformance by small caps is worth taking...P.S. I do agree with the statement that small cap holdings in one's portfolio should be weighted as you suggest." – Darrell H.

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Winning Mutual Funds for 2010
Beat the market with the top performers in these 11 investing-style categories.

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INVESTOR PSYCHOLOGY VIDEO

Why Index Funds May Be Best

Slow and steady is a good, safe approach to investing.

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Make ETFs Work for You

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using exchange-traded funds in your portfolio.

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New Turf for Tax-Free Bonds

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Municipal-bond issuers face lower ratings and greater risk of default. But investors can still find good values in munis with this Kip 25 fund.

Exchange-Traded Funds

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Kiplinger's Personal Finance editors assembled these 22 model portfolios to suit a wide range of investment tastes and needs. Pick your perfect fit.