This book, in clear and simple language, explains about every facet of mutual funds, from descriptions of different types of funds and opening an account to building a model portfolio.

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The author, who is a Wall Street Journal columnist, clears a path through today's financial minefields and shows why mutual funds are the smartest way to create a secure financial future.

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This book shows how to invest wisely in a variety of mutual funds for portfolio diversification and long-term capital gain. It provides step-by-step advice for making and monitoring each investment and lists the top performing funds and explains how small company, growth, worldwide, bond, income and sector mutual funds are structured and advises the reader on choosing a dependable fund and/or fund manager. It also introduces dollar cost averaging, portfolio balancing and answers the most frequently asked questions about mutual fund investments and retirement planning.

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This book examines the organization and structure of mutual funds. It compares the risks and potential returns of various types of equity and bond funds and shows you how to select mutual funds that are compatible with your investment goals. It also shows you how to understand and minimize the expenses incurred when investing in mutual funds.

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In clear and simple language, this book describes how mutual funds work, how to select a fund and how to manage mutual fund investments.

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This book demystifies financial planning and sheds light on the mutual fund investments best suited for you. You will discover how to make your money grow by following the comprehensive, easy-to-understand concepts in this book.

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This book is an introduction to mutual funds for novice investors. Step by step, this book gives readers the information they need to invest in mutual funds with confidence, including basics, risk management, types of funds, investment strategies, diversity and selling.

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This book provides a solid foundation that new investors can build upon to learn firsthand how the stock market works. It shows investors how to do their own research so they can stop relying on the advice of others. It also helps readers develop a real investment portfolio, rather than just providing them with information.

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This book will show you how to decide if you should invest in a mutual fund, what a mutual fund is and how it works, what the differences are between funds, how to choose your fund, the right questions to ask fund managers, when to buy, and more important, when to sell. You'll also get answers to the "most asked" questions about mutual funds, tips on global funds, and suggestions for handling bear markets. In the same reader-friendly format as the acclaimed original, this new edition offers a rich source of to-the-point information and insider advice, even for experienced investors.

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This book will show you how to research and evaluate financial performance of funds, to select a fund that meets your investment objective, to buy directly from the funds without using a broker, to monitor the performance of your funds, and to keep organized records of your fund purchases, redemptions and distributions for income tax purposes.

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