Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many investors achieve their investment goals using just mutual funds because of their breadth of options, relatively low costs ...

With mutual funds, investors can buy a diversified portfolio without an investment advisor, which makes a well-constructed portfolio more accessible. There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Mutual funds have been one of my go-to investments for years thanks to their simplicity and convenience. Think of mutual funds as a financial buffet, offering a wide spread of investment options that ...

Precious metals and foreign stock funds realized the highest returns last year; plus, mutual funds moved closer to launching ETF share classes.

Mutual funds might sound like old-fashioned assets, but they’re still prevalent and valuable in today’s investment landscape. If you want instant diversification in a 401(k) account, you’ll likely ...

In earlier columns, I described a procedure for analyzing mutual funds. In this and the next column, I'll explain how to use Web screening programs to find mutual fund candidates worth analyzing.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have evolved from niche investment vehicles into mainstream retirement planning tools. While their accessibility makes them appealing for long-term goals, successful ...

Artificial intelligence has transformed nearly every industry, and asset management is no exception, as the industry depends on rapid and precise information processing to gain a competitive edge and ...