Investing in Mutual Funds: What They Are and How They Work

Learn about mutual funds. Discover how they work, including NAV, types (index, bond, target-date), pros and cons, and how to ...
Outlook Money on MSN

What NAV in mutual funds really means for investors

NAV shows per-unit value, not performanceHigh or low NAV doesn’t determine returnsNAV guides transactions, not investment ...
Forbes

What Is A Mutual Fund? How They Work And How To Invest For Beginners

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many investors achieve their investment goals using just mutual funds because of their breadth of options, relatively low costs ...

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): What It Is and How to Invest

Learn what an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is, how it works, its key benefits, risks, and simple steps to start investing in ETFs with confidence for beginners.
The Motley Fool

ETF vs. Mutual Fund: What's the Difference?

ETFs are traded like stocks, allowing buying/selling throughout the trading day. Mutual funds are priced at net asset value at the end of each trading day. ETFs offer better tax efficiency than mutual ...