The Best Mutual Funds and How to Start Investing
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Mutual funds are a type of investment that pools together money from many investors, then uses that money to invest in a variety of stocks, bonds or other assets. They can help diversify your portfolio, since you could gain exposure to hundreds of investments all in one.
Mutual funds are often the foundation of many investment accounts, particularly retirement accounts such as 401(k)s. You can invest in mutual funds via a brokerage account, retirement account or sometimes even directly from a mutual fund company.
How do mutual funds work?
No matter which category a mutual fund falls into, its fees and performance will depend on whether it is…
