19 Where can I get comparative information on mutual funds?
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19 Where can I get comparative information on mutual funds?
Brokers and financial advisors offer information, but they
usually give information only on load funds. However, many
periodicals have regular mutual fund review issues:
Barron's (quarterly)
Money Magazine (Nov.)
Business Week (Feb.)
Forbes (Sept.)
Fortune (fall)
Consumer Reports
Wall Street Journal
Investors Business Daily
Morningstar Mutual Fund Report
Value Line Mutual Fund Survey
In addition, there are many books available on
mutual fund investing. Different periodicals and books use
different criteria to rate funds. These periodicals and books
usually have phone numbers which you can call to get the fund's
prospectus and other information. Note that some ratings account
for loads, while others do not. Past performance is no guarantee
of future results of either the fund or the securities markets
in general.
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