There are important differences between certificates of deposit (CDs) and mutual funds. In this guide, we'll take you through ...

At their core, mutual funds should be lower-risk investments. The aim of many mutual funds is to provide broad-based exposure to a particular asset class; stocks, bonds, etc. With that diversity, at ...

Mutual funds explained for beginners. Learn how they work, their benefits, and how to start investing to grow your wealth.

Reprimanded! Last week, the SEC settled an action it had filed against Catalyst Capital Advisors for misrepresenting the risk of one of its mutual funds, Catalyst Hedged Futures Strategy. (On the day ...

The investment seeks total return. Using quantitative analysis to balance the fund’s risk across four risk factors: growth (risk of reduced earnings expectations and increased default risk), inflation ...

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to sources of excess return, known as alternative risk premia (ARP), which result from systematic ...

Any investors hoping to find a Sector - Tech fund could think about starting with MFS Technology Fund A (MTCAX). MTCAX has a ...

A mutual fund's 5-year CAGR may grab headlines, but it doesn't always reveal how much risk was taken to generate those returns. Experts say investors should evaluate key risk-adjusted ratios alongside ...