In the realm of investing, knowledge is power. It's the difference between feeling like you're blindly throwing darts at a dartboard, hoping for a bullseye, and stepping up to the line with a calculated aim and practiced throw. That's why you're here seeking guidance on the intriguing concept of market timing mutual funds - an [...]
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Mutual funds have been around for over 100 years, while the first ETF was born only 30 years ago. Most of the former were set-up as active funds (requiring active portfolio management) with accompanying high expenses, but eventually no-load passively managed index funds were offered, as investors balked at [...]
By Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Two of the most significant events in the investment world over the past century, which have had a positive impact on everyday investors, were the introduction of the first mutual fund, MFS Massachusetts Investors Fund, in 1924, and the launch of the first exchange-traded fund (ETF), SPDR S&P 500 [...]
Of all the ways you can invest for supplemental income during retirement, few boast the benefits of mutual funds. The income is stable and has the potential for growth as well. However, to reap the benefits these investment vehicles have to offer, you need to strategically select the right funds. This begs the question [...]
