Mutual funds | Building a diversified investment portfolio

ETFs vs. mutual funds: Which is right for you?

Deciding doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are some key differences to consider when choosing a type of investment.

Types of mutual funds

Understanding the risks involved with investing and your own tolerance for risk—as well as your desire to involve yourself in the management of your investments—is key to helping you choose the fund or funds that best meet your investing needs.

Diversification through a single fund

Understanding how to buy a diversified portfolio through a single fund can be a way to help simplify your financial life.

What are mutual funds?

Learn about the basics—and the risks—of investing in mutual funds.

Mutual fund fees and expenses

Learn more about the costs incurred in connection with particular investor transactions, such as investor purchases, exchanges, and redemptions.

Understanding how mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks trade

Before you begin executing your sector investing strategy, its important to understand the differences between how mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and stocks trade.

5 mutual-fund tax rules you need to know

Mutual funds have several types of distributions—each with different tax implications.

ETFs vs. mutual funds: Which is right for you?

Deciding doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are some key differences to consider when choosing a type of investment.

Stocks, ETFs, mutual funds: How to decide

Wondering which security may be best suited for you? View this infographic to learn more.

Understanding how mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks trade

Before you begin executing your sector investing strategy, its important to understand the differences between how mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and stocks trade.

Types of mutual funds

What are domestic stock funds?

Understanding the pros and cons of domestic stocks is the first step in finding the funds that most closely match your investing needs.

What are international and global stock funds?

International stocks can be an important part of a diversified portfolio. Like all mutual funds, international and global stock funds can potentially invest in a large number of securities, giving you a cost-effective way to own shares in many different companies.

What are bond funds?

For many investors, a bond fund is a more efficient way of investing in bonds than buying individual securities.

5 types of bond funds-and how to use them

Understanding these different types of funds may help you reach your investing goals.

Bonds vs. bond funds

Do you want to build a portfolio or let a manager do it for you?

Tax implications of bonds and bond funds

Bonds and bond funds distribute income differently and treat your principal differently, causing differences in tax treatment.

Diversification through a single fund

Understanding how to buy a diversified portfolio through a single fund can be a way to help simplify your financial life.

2 schools of investing: Growth vs. value

Both growth and value stocks can maximize value for investors, but the 2 schools of investing take different approaches.

How to use mutual funds to invest for income

Building a portfolio of funds can help investors who seek income.

6 low-risk investments for yield seekers

Keep your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon in mind.

Researching sectors & industries on Fidelity.com

Learn how to navigate Fidelity's comprehensive sectors and industries research.

What the news means for your money, plus tips to help you spend, save, and invest.

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