Mutual Funds Vs. ETFs: A Comparison

Comparing the structure of mutual funds and ETFs can help you decide which is right for your portfolio.

Mutual funds still elephant of investing industry

The mutual fund industry offers a lot of products that are at best mediocre and at worst lousy but there are very few businesses of any size that don’t have some rotten apples in their barrel, writes author Gordon Pape

Value Line Funds Named Category Kings

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Value Line Funds were named "Category Kings" by The Wall Street Journal. Value Line Asset Allocation Fund (VLAAX), Value Line Emerging Opportunities ...

How To Evaluate Performance of Your Mutual Fund

When it comes to mutual fund investing, many people ask me how to evaluate the performance and quality of their mutual funds in their brokerage account, 401(k) IRAs, etc. Simply evaluating performance in terms of rates of return can be disappointing in our current environment; additionally, it doesn't speak to an overall investment philosophy or ...

Top 5 Precious Metals Mutual Funds

Now is a great time to add precious metals mutual funds to your portfolio.

The Skinny on the Most Recent Analyst Ratings

Funds from Vanguard, Fidelity, and Third Avenue go under the microscope.