Investing in mutual funds can often seem daunting for beginners because there are so many different varieties to consider.

Exchange traded funds continue to emerge as a preferred vehicle for many investors, as they recorded net share issuance of nearly $600 billion in 2023. In contrast, long-term mutual funds experienced ...

This article discusses the best mutual funds for beginners.

As adoption of the dual-wrapper products accelerates, so will questions about timing, pricing and residual balances.

Precious metals and foreign stock funds realized the highest returns last year; plus, mutual funds moved closer to launching ETF share classes.

Many investment managers are hoping that if they offer exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes of their mutual funds, investors will come.

Almost three dozen fund providers have requested approval from the SEC to use Vanguard’s previously patented ETF-as-a-share class fund structure. The unique hybrid structure essentially bolts an ETF ...

Vanguard reduces expense ratios across 53 funds totaling nearly $250 million in fee cuts for 2026 affecting 84 share classes ...

Learn about sales charges, the types that exist, and their impacts on investments. Discover why they attract criticism and how to avoid them for better returns.