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Maximize Your Fund Return Returns is the third workbook in the Morningstar Fearless Investing Series. There is no better—or easier—way to learn how to invest in funds like a pro. Here's why:
Lessons—Contain clear and concise information and
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Mutual Funds 3: Maximize Your Fund Returns
Getting the Most from Your Growing Portfolio
Lesson 301: Shades of Value
Lesson 302: Shades of Growth
Lesson 303: Using Focused Funds
Lesson 304: Style-Box-Specific vs. Flexible Funds
Lesson 305: Sector-Fund Investing
Lesson 306: Using Quirky Bond Funds
Troubleshoot Portfolio Problem Areas
Lesson 307: Bear-Proofing Your Portfolio
Lesson 308: The Plight of the Fickle Investor
Lesson 309: Chasing Closed Funds
Lesson 310: Buying the Unloved
Lesson 311: Buying Rookie Funds
Lesson 312: Avoiding Portfolio Overlap
Know When to Sell Your Mutual Fund
Lesson 313: Fund Warning Signs
Lesson 314: Where and Why Asset Size Matters
Lesson 315: When to Sell a Fund
Lesson 316: Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Lesson 317: Calculating Your Personal Rate of Return
Lesson 318: Calculating Your Cost Basis
Lesson 319: Is Your Retirement Portfolio on Track
Lesson 320: Redefining Your Portfolio
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Mutual Funds 1: Find the Right Mutual Fund
This beginning-level workbook shows you how to find mutual funds best meeting your investing objectives. Self-paced with exercises and quizzes, it gives you hands-on practice finding great funds. Learn more.
Mutual Funds 2: Diversify Your Fund Portfolio
Want a portfolio that can weather good, bad, and
indifferent markets? Our intermediate-level workbook explains and illustrates how to build a diverse and
profitable portfolio of funds. Learn more.
 
About the editor
Christine Benz is Morningstar’s associate director of fund analysis. She is also editor of Morningstar Mutual Funds, the gold standard of fund reporting services. Benz authored Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds: 5-Star Strategies for Success (Wiley).
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