funds

Why Small Caps Are Sizzling

By Rebecca Kern - Fund Observer - September 4, 2009

Fund manager Scott Barbee discusses the small-company rebound and his recent investments. more >>

Funds Stage a Comeback: Time to Forgive and Forget?

By Katy Marquardt - Money - July 9, 2009

Good funds that had a bad year, and those that have simply lost their mojo. more >>

Exotic ETFs for Adventurers Only

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - December 3, 2008

Risky funds track obscure corners of the investing universe. more >>

Building a Portfolio Using ETFs

By Katy Marquardt - Money - December 3, 2008

Check your age, goals, and appetite for risk, then choose your funds. more >>

Jim Ross: ETFs Have Room to Grow

By Katy Marquardt - Money - December 2, 2008

State Street executive says these funds are not just for traders. more >>

ETF Investing: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - December 2, 2008

These new vehicles differ from mutual funds in key ways. more >>

ETFs: a Better Way to Invest?

By Katy Marquardt - Money - December 2, 2008

Exchange-traded funds are low cost and tax efficient, but commissions can be costly. more >>

ETFs for Beginning Investors

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - December 2, 2008

If you're on a tight budget, this is one way to build a portfolio. more >>

The 5 Best Places to Stash Your Cash

By Katy Marquardt - Money - November 24, 2008

Bank products offer safety and relatively generous yields. more >>

Investing in Housing (Without Buying a House)

By Luke Mullins - Money - November 13, 2008

New financial product offers exposure to the housing market even if you don't own real estate. more >>

What's Happening With Your Foreign Funds

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - August 12, 2008

International funds are suffering—some more than others. more >>

Two New Fund Categories for Morningstar

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - August 5, 2008

Fund tracker adds global real estate and currency funds. more >>

Green Funds and ETFs Reduce Your Risk

By Katy Marquardt - Money - July 24, 2008

Alternative-energy choices are growing, from solar to wind power. more >>

The 10-ETF Portfolio

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - July 8, 2008

How many funds do you really need? more >>

Whoops! Target Funds May Miss Your Mark

By Katy Marquardt - Money - June 12, 2008

Instant portfolios are not one size fits all. Approach them with care. more >>

On Index Funds, Target Dates, and Fees

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - May 27, 2008

An author and money manager advises on choosing the best mutual funds. more >>

An Up Fund in a Down Market

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - April 15, 2008

Permanent Portfolio's Michael Cuggino picks some stocks. more >>

Schwab Plans Retiree-Focused Payout Funds

By Katy Marquardt - Money Matters - March 4, 2008

Funds will target monthly cash distributions. more >>

Year of the Designer ETF?

By Katy Marquardt - Money Matters - January 25, 2008

Expect a deluge of quantitative exchange-traded funds in 2008, says IndexUniverse.com. more >>