Mutual Funds: Most Popular Articles

2008 401k Contribution Limits
Discover the 2008 contribution limits for 401(k) participants as set by the IRS.

401k Contribution Limits
It is important to be aware of the 401(k) contribution limits imposed by the IRS each year. Find out what the limits are and what they mean to you.

What is a Mutual Fund?
Absolute beginners guide to using mutual funds for investing

Risk Tolerance Quiz
What is your risk tolerance? Find out here.

Black Tuesday - 1929
Black Tuesday is notorious for being the worst day in the U.S. stock market, but in terms of percentage loss, the honor goes to Black Monday (1987 and 1929). To understand what makes it the worst day, read on.

Financial Tight-wad Test
Are you a tight-wad with your money? Find out here.

1929 Stock Market Crash Chart
Chart of the 1929 stock market crash and the start of the great depression.

Types of Mutual Funds
Learn about the different types of mutual funds.

Best Online Trading Web Sites
Find out which discount online trading broker sites are doing the best job.

Best Mutual Funds 2008
Discover the ten mutual funds that are experiencing the best performance in 2008 measured by YTD return.

Purchasing Mutual Funds
Use this guide to help you buy mutual funds the right way.

1929 Stock Market Crash Graph
Graph of the 1929 stock market crash and the start of the great depression.

Are You Millionaire Material?
Want to be a millionaire? Discover how much you must save in order to become a millionaire.

Maximize 401k Matching
Learn why maximizing your 401k matching is the best investment ever

Calculating NAV
How to calculate Net Asset Value for mutual funds.

Risk Capacity Quiz | Investment Risk Capacity
What is your risk capacity? How much risk can you afford to take. Find out here.

Black Thursday 1929
Story about Black Thursday, one of the worst days in the stock market and the beginning of the Great Crash of 1929.

2007 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2007 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.

Avoid 401(k) Mistakes
Avoid the most common 401k investing mistakes.

Stock Market Holidays
Complete Stock Market Holiday Schedule for 2008 for every U.S. stock market exchange.

Vanguard Mutual Funds
Profile of the Vanguard Mutual Funds Family including links to other mutual fund resources.

Avoid 12b-1 Fees
Some Mutual Funds Carry 12b-1 Fees, find out what they are and how to avoid them.

Money Market Funds
Information about money market funds and why they are a good choice for investors.

Compounding Interest
Learn about the true power of compounding interest through this informative example.

1929 Stock Market Crash
The 1929 stock market crash kicked off the great depression.

Mutual Fund FAQs
Learn the answers to common mutual fund questions.

Best Funds 2007
Discover which mutual funds are having the best performance in 2007.

Worst Stock Market Crashes
See the 10 worst stock market crashes in history

American Funds
Profile of the American Mutual Fund family, including history, highly rated funds and warning about American Funds.

Types of Stock Funds
Description of the different kinds of stock funds available to investors.

Low Minimum Mutual Funds
cheap mutual funds for under $500 low minimum beginning investing no load fund under $100 starting off mutual fund invest

Black Monday - 1929
The story of Black Monday, 1929 - the start of the great depression.

NYSE Holidays
2008 New York Stock Exhange market closures due to stock market holidays

Mutual Fund History
Article about the history of mutual funds, including where they came from and where they are now.

Mutual Fund Advantages
Learn why mutual funds are a smarter investment than stock-only investing.

Exchange Traded Funds
Learn the ins and outs of exchange traded funds or ETFs.

2000 Stock Market Crash
The 2000-2002 stock market crash was only the 10th worst crash in U.S. history.

Hedge Funds vs. Mutual Funds
The difference between hedge funds and mutual funds

Avoid Loaded Funds
Never buy a loaded mutual fund. Use no-load mutual funds instead.

Vanguard Mutual Fund Offerings
List of all the available Vanguard Mutual Funds.

Financial Calculators
The top 7 financial calculators available

Where to Buy Mutual Funds
Describes the different places you can buy mutual funds and which ones are best.

Mutual Fund Definition
Definition of a Mutual Fund as part of an investment glossary.

Determine Cost Basis
Learn the basics about calculating a mutual fund cost basis and the complications in doing so.

The Mutual Fund Store
Unbiased review of The Mutual Fund Store and The Mutual Fund Show.

Treasury Inflation Protecte...
Learn about Treasury Inflation Protected Securities or TIPS and how they work.

2006 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2006 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.

Mutual Funds 101 - 10 Day Course
Beginners guide to mutual fund investing

International Stock Market Holidays
Holiday schedules for international markets

Compound Interest Table
compounding interest table example that accompanies article

130/30 Funds
Discusses the new and increasingly popular 100/30 equity mutual fund, explains how it works and lists funds available.

AIM Funds
Provides background and history around AIM funds, plus provides a review of the AIM mutual fund family.

Closed-end Funds
Learn about closed-end funds and how they differ from regular mutual funds.

Fidelity Funds
Provides background and history on Fidelity funds, including the Fidelity Magellan fund and the Johnson family who founded the company.

Individual(k) or Solo(k) 40...
Individual 401k plans, often called Solo(k) or Individual(k) can be a great way to save for small companies or sole proprietors to save retirement.

Mutual Fund Capital Gains
Learn why you may have to pay taxes on a losing year do to mutual fund capital gains distributions

1939 to 1942 Market Crash
The 1939-1942 stock market crash was the 8th worst in U.S. history.

1916 - 1917 Stock Market Crash
The 1916-1917 stock market crash was the 9th worst in U.S. history.

Fidelity Magellan Fund
Discover the Fidelity Magellan Fund, FMAGX

Lifecycle funds
Learn what lifecycle mutual funds are and if they are right for you.

Mutual Fund Distributions
Gain a better understanding of mutual fund distributions by reading this article.

BlackRock Funds
Provides background and history around BlackRock funds, plus provides a review of the BlackRock fund family.

Webby Award Winners
List of the winners of the 7th annual webby awards.

1932 Stock Market Crash
The 1932 stock market crash was the 10th worst in U.S. history.

Ticker Symbols
Find out more about Stock and Mutual Fund ticker symbols and what certain letters mean.

Turn Your Tax Refund Into.....
Investing your tax refund is a smart move, find out how.

1937 - 1938 Stock Market Crash
The 1937 to 1938 stock market crash was the 2nd worst in U.S. history.

NAV Defined
Definition and explanation of a mutual funds "Net Asset Value."

\$500 and Under Funds
List of mutual funds with low $500 minimum initial investment.

\$250 and Under Funds
List of mutual funds with low minimum investments, meaning under $250 as the initial investment.

Bond Fund Basics
Learn about bond funds and if they make sense for you.

Lifecycle Fund List
Complete list of lifecycle funds that don't carry sales charges or loads.

1973 - 1974 Stock Market Crash
The 1973-1974 stock market crash was the 7th worst in U.S. history.

Commodity ETFs
A look at the new commodity exchange traded funds, including gold, silver and currencies.

1906 - 1907 Stock Market Crash
The 1906 - 1907 stock market crash was the 3rd worst in U.S. history.

Financial Software Programs
Financial Software Program reviews

Professional Designations
A guide to the professional designations in the investment industry.

Fund Managers
Learn what you should look for in a mutual fund manager.

When to Sell Your Fund
Sometimes parting with a mutual fund can be a difficult task. Learn the right time and reasons to sell your mutual fund.

Roth 401k
Learn about the Roth 401k and if it is right for you.

1901 - 1903 Stock Market Crash
The 1901-1903 stock market crash was the 6th worst in U.S. history.

1919 - 1921 Stock Market Crash
The 1919-1921 stock market crash was the 5th worst in U.S. history.

Morningstar Style Box
Learn about the Morningstar Style Box to determine what category a mutual fund falls in.

International ETFs - International Exchange Traded Funds
List of available international exchange traded funds by country category

When to Use ETFs
Learn the best way to use exchange traded funds or ETFs.

12b-1 Fee Definition
Definition of a 12b-1 fee

ETF Exchange Traded Funds
Guaranteed way to make money $$$ with your computer - humor.

SEC
Understanding the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), regulator for the financial industry.

How to Spot a Loaded Fund
How to tell if you are buying a loaded mutual fund.

WisdomTree ETFs
Provides background on Widsom Tree and their exchange traded fund offerings.

Mutual Funds for Bear Markets
Best mutual funds to be in for down or bear markets.

2004 Olympics Costs
Article about the costs of running the 2004 Olympics in Greece.

Dangers of Company Stock
Using company stock in your retirement plan can be dangerous. Find out why many people overstock on company stock.

Investing Magazines
Review and picks of the best investing magazines for investors.

Mutual Fund Terms
List of the 10 most important mutual fund terms.

Different Kinds of Mutual Funds
Absolute beginners guide to using mutual funds for investing

American Mutual Fund Offerings
List of available American Mutual Funds.

Learn What a Hedge Fund Is
Wondering what a hedge fund is? Learn what a hedge fund is and discover links to more in-depth information about hedge funds.

Chasing Returns
Chasing returns or performance can be a dangerous way to invest. The year 2000 was a prime example as this article explains.

Investing Resolutions
Investment resolutions that every investor should make.

12b-1 Fee Illustration
An illustration on how loads and 12b-1 fees can hurt your mutual fund returns.

Best Funds 2006
Discover which mutual funds had the best performance in 2006.

blwhowants.htm
Who Wants to Be a Mutual Fund Expert? Think you have what it takes to be called a mutual fund expert?

1929 Stock Market Crash Measured by the S&P 500
Chart of the 1929 stock market crash and the start of the great depression.

Expense Ratio Definition
Definition of a mutual fund's expense ratio.

USA Patriot Act Section 326...
U.S. financial companies face an October 1st, 2003 for Patriot Act Section 326 compliance. Read more about the requirements here.

Definition of Turnover Ratio
Definition of turnover for mutual fund investing.

Financial Effects of 9-11
The financial affects of the September 11th Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center explained

Down Markets Can Be Good News
Find out why a down market is good for younger investors.

Who Wants to be a Mutual Fund Expert?
Test your mutual fund knowledge in a Who Wants To Be a Millionaire format.

Leather Laptop Computer Cases
Whether you need a laptop case for traveling abroad, commuting to work or simply need a safe place to store it, these high quality leather laptop cases are sure to please.

Mutual Fund Charting
Points out the major flaws with investment charting sites when it comes to mutual funds

5 Investment Hurdles
Overcome five mental hurdles to invest in mutual funds.

Chain Weighted CPI
Discover why a chain-weighted cpi is a better measure of inlfation

What Is a Fund? (FAQ)
Answers the common FAQ as to what a mutual fund is.

iShares
Guaranteed way to make money $$$ with your computer - humor.

Fund of Funds
Learn about fund of funds, plus the advantages and disadvantages to them.

Load Defined
Find out what the term "load" means in mutual fund investing.

Funny Stock Symbols
List of funny stock and mutual fund ticker symbols.

Annual Return
Definition of Annual Return when it comes to investing.

E-Trade's Mutual Fund Offer
Article about E-trade's offer to rebate half of mutual fund 12b-1 fees and why it is bad.

Investment Psychology Books
Investment psychology plays a big part in building wealth. Read about the best books on this topic.

Closed-end Fund
Learn what a closed-fund is with this glossary entry.

AARP Mutual Funds
A look at AARP mutual funds and if you should consider them for your mutual fund portfolio.

state securities regulator or commissioner locator
Links to your state securities regulator or commissioner.

Best Funds 2005
Discover which mutual funds had the best performance in 2005.

Mutual Fund Board of Directors
Discusses who is on the board of directors for a mutual fund or fund family.

Richard Strong
Who is Richard Strong? And what is he in trouble for? Find out here.

Bear funds or shorting funds
Listing of available bear mutual funds or short funds

NASDAQ Holidays
2008 NASDAQ market closures due to stock market holidays

Mutual Fund Tax Saving Tips
Learn how to minimize the amount of tax you pay for your mutual fund investments.

RMD Calculator | 2006 RMD Calculator
Handy 2005 RMD calculator for determining your required minimum distributions

VFINX -Vanguard 500 Index Fund
Discover the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, VFINX.

2005 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2005 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.

Fund Family
Definition of a mutual fund family, examples, and a directory of links to all the fund family websites.

Investing During Vietnam | Vietnam Stock Market
Learn how the U.S. Stock Market reacted to Vietnam.

Fund Scandal Answers
Answers common questions investors have about the mutual fund scandals that dominated the headlines in 2003.

Investing During War Times
Learn how the U.S. Stock Market reacted to wars in the past.

RMD Calculator | 2007 RMD Calculator
Handy 2007 RMD calculator for determining your required minimum distributions for those over seventy and a half.

Lifecycle Funds Defined
Learn what lifecycle funds are with the mutual fund glossary.

DPCAX Profile
Learn more about the Dreyfus Premier Great China mutual fund.

On your birthday in wall street history
Find out what happened in wall street history on your birthday.

Freakonomics
Review of Freakonomics book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner.

Choosing a Newsletter
Learn how to choose the right mutual fund newsletter.

Money Market Fund
Learn what a money market fund is.

AMEX Holidays
2008 American Stock Exhange (AMEX) market closures due to stock market holidays

2004 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2004 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.

NYSE Dick Grasso Pay; Mr. Grasso Salary
Find Out Which Financial Paperwork You Should Keep and Which Paperwork to Get Rid Of.

California state securities regulator
Links to your state securities regulator.

Full Product Review of Mutual Fund Mania
Mutual Mania board game rivals Monopoly as a fund money-related game