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The Motley Fool March 25, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
You Can Beat the Market Nobody said you have to invest in the "typical" mutual fund. The author thinks that outperforming with funds is the best revenge.  |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
You Can Beat the Market Nobody said you have to invest in the "typical" mutual fund. Given that typical fund managers struggle to keep pace with a passively managed index, it's a wonder more investors haven't abandoned mutual funds altogether.  |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
The Case for Mutual Funds Picking the right fund is every bit as important as picking the right stock, if not more so.  |
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
When Bad Things Happen to Good Funds The author and analyst of Motley Fool Champion Funds explains that when it comes to investing in mutual funds, this glass really is half-full.  |
The Motley Fool April 6, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Surviving the Fund Scandal Times are tough for fund investors, but they're about to get better. An unfolding mutual fund scandal is paving the way for serious reform.  |
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Focus on Fees When it comes to mutual funds, it pays to be a cheapskate. Take a look at the funds you currently own. Are you paying for the "privilege" of underperformance? If so, it could be time for a mutual fund makeover.  |
The Motley Fool November 23, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
The Case for Mutual Funds Investors willing to do their homework can whip up on the Wise with one hand tied behind their checkbooks. Picking the right fund is every bit as important as picking the right stock, if not more so.  |
The Motley Fool February 10, 2005 Josie Raney |
Stocks Fools Love: Fidelity Spartan Total Market Index Fund The fund's annualized three-year trailing return of 6.4% bests the S&P's mark by more than 1.5% per year.  |
The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 4: Get Smart Why it's smart to own actively and passively managed funds.  |
The Motley Fool April 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Vanguard 500 vs. Total Stock Market Which fund gets the nod?  |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
The Case for Mutual Funds Our resident fund jockey takes on all doubters. Are mutual funds a good investment, or just a way to underperform?  |
The Motley Fool March 22, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Spitzer Rides Again Chalk another one up to General Eliot Spitzer and his war on bad funds.  |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Should You Jump In Before a Fund Closes? Not so fast, savvy investor. Great funds close for good reasons.  |
The Motley Fool September 14, 2004 Tim Beyers |
Finding Profitable Funds In this Q & A, Champion Funds chief analyst Shannon Zimmerman covers how he looks for funds, why sector funds might not be a good bet, and whether or not the fund scandal is really winding down.  |
The Motley Fool June 1, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Slam-Dunk Mutual Funds Here's your game plan for finding the best funds out there. Call it hubris, but the author wants to be the Shaquille O'Neal of fund analysis. Here's his game plan.  |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Check Volatility at the Door Sector funds can be a lot more risky than they at first appear. Even true champion funds aren't risk-free, but a history of keeping volatility in check adds to their appeal.  |
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Slam-Dunk Mutual Funds Look for great funds with built-in competitive advantages, such as: Low fees... Talented, steady management... Sound strategy... etc.  |
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Josie Raney |
Vanguard's Newest Fund A third Primecap fund joins the company's lineup.  |
The Motley Fool March 17, 2004 David Gardner |
Finding the Best Funds David Gardner rolls out a new service to help you climb to the top of the mutual fund heap.  |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Fund Fight When faced with the question of whether to invest in either (a) index funds or (b) actively managed picks, there's no need to settle for a zero-sum solution. You can invest in both.  |
The Motley Fool September 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Index Fund Fire Sale Index funds are lowering their fees, and you are the winner.  |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Fund Price Wars The cheap get cheaper, and that's great news for fund investors.  |
The Motley Fool April 20, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
You're Paying How Much? With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for. When it comes to gauging a fund's prospects, few attributes have more predictive power than the expense ratio.  |
The Motley Fool May 13, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Mutual Funds to Save You If your financial future is shaky, certain mutual funds can save you. Before you invest in any mutual fund, make sure you've studied it well -- either on your own or with some help.  |
BusinessWeek November 10, 2003 Jeffrey M. Laderman |
Mutual Funds: What To Do Now Wondering how to cope with the growing scandal? Here are some answers.  |
The Motley Fool December 7, 2004 David Gardner |
Finding the Best Funds Here's how you can climb to the top of the mutual fund heap.  |
The Motley Fool January 6, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Bill Miller Does It Again The famous investor beats the S&P 500 for the 14th straight year. While congratulations are in order for the Legg Mason Value Trust, there is no shortage of compelling choices out there in the actively managed universe.  |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
A Big Change at Vanguard Indexing whiz Gus Sauter passes the baton. Should you care?  |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Doug Short |
Competing With the S&P 500 If you want to increase your chance of beating the S&P 500 year after year, one good way is to broaden your investment choices to include a generous mix of smaller caps and international equities. Mutual funds and ETFs offer an easy means to get that degree of breadth.  |
The Motley Fool March 1, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
The Best Funds for Your IRA This year's IRA contribution deadline is fast approaching. What's your plan?  |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Three Cheers for a Bumpy Market! Lukewarm market leave you cold? Here's reason to warm up. If you're investing for the long haul, after all, occasional market discounts really are something to cheer about.  |
The Motley Fool June 7, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Secrets of Successful Fund Managers An oft-overlooked key point in the great stocks vs. mutual funds debate is that investing is never an either/or proposition.  |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Funds and Fatherhood Mutual funds and Father's Day -- a perfect combination.  |
The Motley Fool April 12, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
The Best Funds for Your IRA This year's contribution deadline is fast approaching. Don't wait until tax-filing day is upon you to make your IRA contribution decision, OK?  |
The Motley Fool February 28, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Are You a Qualified Investor? How might one define "qualified investor" for the purposes of determining who should invest in the stock market? Here are some possibilities.  |
The Motley Fool April 14, 2005 Kelvin Taylor |
Think Foolishly With Your Tax Refund Your tax refund is on its way. Don't squander it. Consider a few suggestions on how to use your refund to the best financial advantage.  |
The Motley Fool February 12, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
I Love the S&P 500 The main reason to love this index is that over time, it tends to beat the pants off the majority of managed mutual funds.  |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
ETFs and Falling Fund Fees The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees.  |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Steven Mallas |
You've Got a Gain. Now What? Mutual funds might be the best vehicles for a marketplace victory. Here's why.  |
The Motley Fool September 2, 2004 Seth Jayson |
Fidelity Cuts the Fat The mutual fund giant trims expense rates on some of its most popular funds. How much will the move reward investors?  |
The Motley Fool May 27, 2005 Bill Barker |
$40 Billion Small Caps How your "small-cap" fund might own some of the biggest companies in the market.  |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2004 |
Alternatives to Index Funds Is it cheaper to choose exchange-traded funds over traditional index funds?  |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Richard Gibbons |
Four Critical Errors How to avoid some of the key mistakes that small investors make.  |
BusinessWeek September 27, 2004 Lauren Young |
Where to Shop at Vanguard Its actively managed funds have a big cost advantage. And while some of its best are out of reach for prospective investors, there are some worthy portfolios open for a $3,000 minimum.  |
BusinessWeek June 26, 2006 Lauren Young |
Mutual Funds: Back In Action Sure, the markets are jittery, but mutual funds are doing a better job for investors since the dot-com smashup. Long-term returns are up, fees are down, and, despite ETFs and hedge funds, money is rolling in.  |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2006 Rich Duprey |
15 and Counting at Legg Mason Legendary fund manager Bill Miller beats the market for the 15th straight year, and you can, too by following several basic principles.  |
The Motley Fool September 6, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Bill Miller's Timing Buying into a fund solely because of its calendar-year records isn't the best idea. Instead, look at the long-term overall record.  |
The Motley Fool May 31, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Fund Dart Board If you want to hit the bull's-eye, you'll need more than luck. So how, exactly, does a savvy fund investor go about finding future mutual fund standouts? An excellent question. Here's the answer.  |
The Motley Fool January 7, 2004 |
Beating the Market Can an actively managed mutual fund consistently post market-beating returns?  |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Investor, Help Thyself Mark Hebner's Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors shows investors how to break destructive pattern of investing.  |