The Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds

Quality mutual fund guidance from a leader in the field. From one of the most trusted and respected names in the financial industry Morningstar comes Morningstar's Guide to Mutual Funds. This comprehensive guide is filled with lively anecdotes and a clear presentation of select financial information that will help readers build and maintain a profitable mutual fund portfolio. This book will allow investors to take an objective and informed look at their investments, as well as learn what mutual funds are, when and how they should be used, and what their advantages/disadvantages are. Packed with strong, independent guidance that has become a Morningstar hallmark, readers will learn a variety of important mutual fund facts and strategies as they progress through the text. This book will enable them to: answer the "why funds?" question; choose funds that meet their investment needs; navigate through the fund purchase process; and construct a well rounded portfolio of funds. Written with information for both the seasoned investor and the beginner, this concise guide unravels the tangle of information on mutual funds and presents a clear, easy-to-understand voice that readers can count on when they are looking to make wise mutual fund investment choices. Don Philips (Chicago, IL) is the Managing Director of Morningstar and is currently responsible for formulating corporate strategy, research, media relations, and investor communications. He is regularly named one of the most influential people in the mutual fund industry. Phillips holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Chicago. Morningstar Inc. (Chicago, IL) is a global investment research firm. It is known for the analysis and research it provides on stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and more.