Mutual Funds: Putting It Together
A mutual fund buys investments with money it gets from selling shares in the fund, and manages its portfolio to meet its financial goals.

The Mutual Funds Market
Mutual funds never invest at random. Each shops for products that support its investment strategy.

Mutual Fund Quotations
As the popularity of mutual funds has grown, so has the information about them.

Targeted Investments
Mutual funds aim at particular targets. To hit them, the funds make certain types of investments.

Tracking Funds Performance
There are several formulas for measuring mutual fund performance. The bottom line is whether the fund is meeting your investment goals.

The Prospectus
The prospectus provides a detailed roadmap of a fund — covering everything from its objective and fees to its portfolio holdings and management.