Build a Portfolio
By Lee McGowan, About.com Guide to Mutual Funds
Building a portfolio of mutual funds takes diligence, knowledge and time. The resources below will help take some of the mystery out of the process.
Introduction to Building Your Portfolio
Before reading about the types of funds and choosing funds, there are other issues to consider. If you are investing for growth, should you buy stocks or stock mutual funds? What are some considerations in choosing an advisor?
- Buy Stock or Buy Mutual Funds
- How to Invest in Mutual Funds in Your 401(k)
- Choosing a Mutual Fund Advisor
- The 3 Most Important Things About Investing
- B Share Mutual Funds: Good Buy or Goodbye?
Types of Mutual Funds
If you are building a mutual fund portfolio, you will come across a wide variety of funds. There are many different types of equity mutual funds and bond mutual funds. There are a number of articles below that will help you sift through the choices.
- What Are Index Funds?
- The Pros and Cons of Target-Date Funds
- Advantages and Disadvantages of TIPS Mutual Funds
- What Is a Sector Fund?
- Advantages of Money Market Funds
- What Are Closed-End Funds?
- ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: An Active vs. Passive Debate
- The Answer to ‘What Are Absolute Return Mutual Funds?’ Depends on Who You Ask
Choosing Mutual Funds
Go active or go passive? Buy load funds or buy no-load funds? There are a few articles below to help you answer the many questions when it comes to choosing mutual funds.
