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Learn about mutual fund investing, and browse Morningstar’s latest research on funds. Find your next great investment and explore picks from our analysts.

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Core Bond Funds

These intermediate-term taxable-bond funds earn Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Gold or Silver.
Name
Rating
American Funds Mortgage R6
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17 Securities

Core Foreign Funds

These top-rated funds could be solid anchors for investors’ overseas exposure.
Name
Rating
American Beacon International Eq R5
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47 Securities

Core Stock Funds

These top-rated equity funds could be solid anchors for investors’ U.S. exposure.
Name
Rating
DFA US Core Equity 1 I
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35 Securities

Defensive Funds

These fund picks have fared better than their peers in tough markets.
Name
Rating
AMG Yacktman Focused N
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18 Securities

Foreign Index Funds

The best passive funds for overseas exposure.
Name
Rating
Calvert International Responsible Idx I
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31 Securities

Growth Funds

Top fund picks for investors seeking higher-quality growth exposure.
Name
Rating
Alger Mid Cap Focus Z
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45 Securities

High-Yield Bonds

Morningstar fund analysts’ favorites in this riskier area of the fixed-income market.
Name
Rating
BlackRock High Yield Bond K
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14 Securities

Inflation-Fighters

We highlight some of the best ideas among mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks.
Name
Rating
American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Y
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93 Securities

Mid-Cap Funds

Morningstar’s top funds picks for what some call the market’s “sweet spot.”
Name
Rating
Alger Mid Cap Focus Z
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32 Securities

Sector Funds

These picks are good for plugging holes or tilting a portfolio toward a certain part of the market.
Name
Rating
Baron Real Estate Institutional
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32 Securities