Mutual Funds For Dummies, 6th Edition
Pick the best funds, assemble and maintain your portfolio, and evaluate your funds' performance
Looking for a trusted resource to help you add mutual funds to your investment strategy? With straightforward advice and a plethora of specific, up-to-date fund recommendations, personal finance expert Eric Tyson helps you avoid fund-investing pitfalls and maximize your chances of success.
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Meet mutual funds — get an introduction to mutual funds and follow along financial housecleaning tips to get your personal finances in order
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Know your options — discover the many fund-investing options out there and gain the know-how to decide which is right for you
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Pick a winner — find out which funds and fund companies are worth investing in and get helpful advice on the best venues and avenues for buying funds
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Fine-tune your portfolio — explore the basic strategies of portfolio construction and start building your portfolio to include mutual funds that match your specific financial goals
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Stay ahead of the pack — maintain your portfolio, evaluate your funds' performance, and keep current with the best mutual fund information sources
Open the book and find:
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Important investing concepts
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Why you should opt for mutual funds
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Where to find the best funds
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Open-end vs. closed-end funds
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Sample portfolios
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How to avoid fund-investing pitfalls
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When to enlist the services of an advisor
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Which financial "gurus" to avoid
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Common fund problems and how to fix them
Learn to:
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Plan and implement a successful investment strategy that includes mutual funds
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Find the best-managed funds that match your financial goals
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Avoid fund-investing pitfalls
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Select among mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other investing options