The bottom line is that there is no right or wrong when it comes to choosing stocks or mutual funds. Which one you should invest in depends on a number of factors that are unique to you ...

are called no-load funds. Some funds charge fees for account maintenance, particularly if an investor’s balance falls below a minimum amount. Not all mutual funds charge these sorts of fees.

Here is Benzinga's list of the best brokers for mutual funds. 43,000+ funds from over 600 fund families including Allianz, American Funds, BlackRock and Fidelity 18,000+ funds with no transaction ...

Two of the most popular investment vehicles — Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds ... Drawbacks: Requires demat account to invest. No SIP option (unless done manually through brokers).

Expense ratios for mutual funds and ETFs have plunged over the past 28 years, per an ICI report. Thanks to the popularity of no-load funds, the average expense ratio for mutual funds has been steadily ...