Hampton: But there are some pros that would appeal more ... Talk about that disadvantage and any other cons. Kinnel: That’s right. The really big mutual funds, active, at least, do not have ...

Mutual funds are pooled investments managed by professional money managers. They trade on exchanges and provide an accessible way for investors to access a wide mix of assets that are selected for ...

But why are investors considering bond funds in a lower rate environment, and what are the potential benefits and drawbacks? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest ...

Because mutual funds typically involve a larger number of asset types, they diversify your portfolio and reduce your risk with lower costs. Here's what you need to know about mutual funds ...

Vanguard has announced “historic" reductions to the expense ratios for about 43% of its U.S.-based mutual fund and ETF share ...

OK, technically, mutual funds have existed in some form since the late 19th century. But the modern, open-ended mutual fund we know and love came to life on March 21, 1924, with the birth of the ...

Russ Kinnel, director of ratings for Morningstar Research Services, compares open-end funds and actively managed ETFs from Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and Capital Group. Matthew Dolgin, senior equity ...