Mutual Funds

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Index Funds are low-cost non-managed funds that track market and industry sector indexes. Index funds are great choices for buy-and-hold investors when markets are in prolonged upsides. To learn more about index funds read articles by John Bogle, the retired founder of the Vanguard Group.

Managed Mutual Funds are actively managed by investment professionals. The funds charge relatively high fees and most managed funds under perform their unmanaged counterparts. Also called open-end funds.

Closed-End Funds trade on major stock exchanges and are managed by investment professionals.

Exchange Traded Funds track selected groups of stocks. ETFs can be traded like stocks and have low fees.

All-In-One Funds periodically rebalance the mix of stocks and bonds and are suitable for retirements portfolios.

Mutual Fund Fees substantially erode your profits. Buy funds with very low fees.