{"product_id":"morningstar-guide-to-mutual-funds-isbn-9780470137536","title":"Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds","description":"GUIDE TO MUTUAL FUNDS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECOND EDITION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Picking actively managed mutual funds is no mean challenge. And as the recent era underscores, past performance is of little help. The Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds helps cut through the fog with a solid volume of constructive information. The central message--'truly diversify, keep it simple, focus on costs, and stick with it'--is not only timeless, it is priceless.\"\u003cbr\u003e --John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Successful investors know they must do their own due diligence. Morningstar has done much of that homework in this guide. Leave it to Morningstar to get it right, offering smart ways to pick, build and monitor a portfolio. It's a commonsense guide that should grace every investor's shelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Ted David, CNBC Anchor\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"There's nothing Morningstar doesn't know about mutual funds. And at last, for ready reference, there's a book. You'll find everything here you need to know about managing fund investments, inside or outside a 401(k).\"\u003cbr\u003e --Jane Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and author of Making the Most of Your Money  Foreword.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: How to Pick Mutual Funds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Know What Your Fund Owns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Put Performance in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Understand the Risks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Get to Know Your Fund Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Keep a Lid on Costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: How to Find Ideas For Y our Portfolio.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Find the Right Core Stock Funds for You.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Stock Funds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Find the Right Core Bond Fund for You.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Bond Funds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: How to Build a Portfolio.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Match Your Portfolio to Your Goals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Put Your Portfolio Plan into Action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Simplify Your Investment Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Be Savvy When Seeking Advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: How to Monitor Your Portfolio.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Schedule Regular Checkups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Know When to Sell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16. Keep a Cool Head in Turbulent Markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: More on Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Morningstar Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChristine Benz is Director of Mutual Fund Analysis at Morningstar, where she manages a staff of thirty-five mutual fund analysts. Previously, she was the editor of Morningstar® FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter, as well as Morningstar® Funds 500, an annual publication covering 500 top mutual funds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorningstar, Inc., is a leading provider of investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutional clients. Morningstar provides data on more than 125,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and much more. The company has operations in sixteen countries.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePraise for Morningstar\u003cbr\u003e Guide To Mutual Funds\u003cbr\u003e Second Edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Picking actively managed mutual funds is no mean challenge. And as the recent era underscores, past performance is of little help. The Morningstar® Guide to Mutual Funds helps cut through the fog with a solid volume of constructive information. The central message—'truly diversify, keep it simple, focus on costs, and stick with it'—is not only timeless, it is priceless.\"\u003cbr\u003e —John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Successful investors know they must do their own due diligence. Morningstar has done much of that homework in this guide. Leave it to Morningstar to get it right, offering smart ways to pick, build, and monitor a portfolio. It's a commonsense guide that should grace every investor's shelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Ted David, Senior Anchor for CNBC Business Radio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There's nothing Morningstar doesn't know about mutual funds. And at last, for ready reference, there's a book. You'll find everything here you need to know about managing fund investments, inside or outside a 401(k).\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jane Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and author of Making the Most of Your Money\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989655175397,"sku":"NP9780470137536","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470137536.jpg?v=1761784978","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/morningstar-guide-to-mutual-funds-isbn-9780470137536","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}