Part stock, part mutual fund, and now very popular, exchange-traded funds are a big part of the investment world. Let’s find out why.
Find out if ETFs appeal to you in this tutorial on ETF suitability. We will cover costs, trading, and tax efficiency.
Mutual fund investors earn money in several ways -- interest, dividends, capital gains -- which we detail here.
After reading this tutorial, you will recognize what is and is not taxable and what IRS forms you will need to fill out.
Is it worthwhile to pay the expenses charged by mutual funds? In many cases, it is. Let's look at several of them.
You have thousands of possible mutual funds you can choose from. Which one(s) to choose? Start with the questions in this tutorial.
Index funds are made up of the securities of major market indexes. They give investors the opportunity to keep pace with the market.
Mutual funds are very popular investments for many reasons. Find out how they work and what some of the major types are.
This tutorial examines mutual funds that invest in short-term government and corporate debts.
Life-cycle funds, also known as target-date or age-based funds, are built specifically to fund your retirement.