mutual funds

Is 'Jones v. Harris Associates' a Referendum on Mutual Funds?

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - November 18, 2009

Myths and realities in the Supreme Court's mutual fund case more >>

Why Mutual Fund Case Isn't About Executive Pay

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - November 17, 2009

Myths and realities in the Supreme Court's mutual fund case. more >>

How the Supreme Court May Make Mutual Funds More Expensive

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - November 16, 2009

Separating myths from realities in the Supreme Court's mutual fund case. more >>

Study Shows Increases in Mutual Fund Fees

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - November 10, 2009

Annual expenses for stock funds rose even as returns plummeted. more >>

TSP's Mutual Fund Window Gets Icy Reception

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - November 6, 2009

Members of Congress and union reps are concerned about risks. more >>

Retail Investors Get Their Day in High Court

By Ben Baden - Fund Observer - November 3, 2009

Shareholders challenge a fund's advisers over the fee structure. more >>

3 Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving

By Ben Baden - Money - November 3, 2009

Instead of giving your kids another gift certificate, consider teaching them a lesson in saving. more >>

Mutual Funds Singled Out in Proposal

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - October 29, 2009

Funds could face more stringent disclosure requirements. more >>

A New Way to Invest?

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - October 21, 2009

KaChing allows users to mirror the trades of experts. more >>

Mutual Funds: There's an App for That

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - September 30, 2009

Vanguard is set to release an application for the iPhone. more >>

Mutual Fund Bill Remains in Congressional Limbo

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - September 10, 2009

Perennial initiative shares many of Obama's goals for retirement savings. more >>

Should You Deep-Six Your Mutual Fund?

By Rob Silverblatt - Fund Observer - August 31, 2009

Expert advice on knowing when to let go of a bad investment more >>

The Best Mutual Fund Families

By Katy Marquardt - Money - July 30, 2009

Which brands financial advisers favor and why. more >>

Target-Date Funds Finally Showing Solid Gains

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 10, 2009

First rise in nearly 2 years isn't likely to quell pressure for added oversight and disclosure. more >>

Target Retirement Funds Continue Losses

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 23, 2009

Average fund lost 7.4 percent in first quarter for sixth quarterly decline, Morningstar reports. more >>

Retirement Mutual Funds: An Endangered Species?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - March 27, 2009

Industry is seen as a big loser in financial crisis; meanwhile, self-directed accounts are growing. more >>

A Blitz of Funds Reopen for Business

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - December 3, 2008

Previously off-limits funds are opening their doors to new investors. more >>

Many Target-Date Funds Miss Their Mark

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 14, 2008

Designed to protect people near or in retirement, many posted steep losses this year. more >>

Study: Why the Investor Class Annoys Democrats

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - November 3, 2008

More evidence that investment portfolios tend to turn people into Republicans. more >>

Timing 401(k) Investments

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - October 30, 2008

During volatility, buying funds in the morning vs. evening can make a difference. more >>

The Future of Vanguard

By Katy Marquardt - Money - October 10, 2008

9 questions for new CEO Bill McNabb. more >>

At Least 10 Fund Companies Sign Up for Money Market Guarantee

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - October 2, 2008

Those on board include Schwab, Putnam, and Morgan Stanley. more >>

Audio: Are Money Market Funds Safe?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 30, 2008

The government now offers temporary insurance. more >>

Funds Exposed to AIG, Merrill, and Lehman

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - September 18, 2008

Those with heavy weightings include Clipper, Fidelity Growth & Income. more >>

Reserve Primary Fund: Investors May Lose

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - September 17, 2008

Money market fund's breaking of the buck is called an "anomaly." more >>