Mutual funds are not guaranteed. Over the long range, however, mutual funds return more money than bank deposits which are guaranteed. Keep in mind that companies are not in business to lose mone...

I have my son's Coverdell Education Savings Account at Scottrade and invest it in Mutual Funds and stocks.

Boy is there ever a chance you will loose money. You need to check out the historical performances of several mutual funds to see for yourself. BUT. If you pick several good mutual funds wit...

Yes Of Course, Tax will be applied in your country based on your tax rules. But Remember, China, Does not have the same transparancy on reporting profits and losses as your country, and currency c...

depends on how much money you have to invest in a particular fund? $250 american century, $500 oakmark $1000 ariel whats hot today probably will not be tommorrow which is why you diversify your por...

First find out what your risk profile is, e.g. I am very high risk and I go into share dealing and equity unit trusts. Second, look at your current financial situation and see if you are really...

I do not want to generalize about the competency of bank representatives as advisors so I will just provide you with some questions to ask What are your licenses? What is your overall investmen...

If you are going to invest that amount monthly, you will need to invest in more than one mutual fund to reduce your risk and to increase your probable return. Over 3 to 5 years your are talking a...

I do not like CD's they are too restrictive, so I agree with your thoughts here. However, mutual funds offer you much more flexibility. You can invest in a no load mutual fund and start by put...

Look at the Fidelity Select sector funds. For example, Fidelity Select Insurance. Also Davis New York Venture is a "go anywhere" fund, but seems to put a lot into banks and insuranc...

Hi, You need faster growing good stocks with good earnings and in good sectors. You need to learn more about the stock market before you even think about investing in it. The stocks world...

Rs. 1000- 5000 a month will be a good one.

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Equity mutual funds: it usually refers to funds that hold only stocks, any type of stock. These are taxable. Tax saving mutual funds: which I think are the Tax exempt mutual funds, are funds t...

An index fund is an investment product that is designed to track the movement of given index (such as the S&P 500.) They use little or no real world managers and are now often strictly operate...