The Best Core Stock Funds
These mutual funds and ETFs blend growth and value large-cap stocks and earn Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Gold.
Mutual Funds
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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Valuations and the effect of loose monetary policy on asset prices and capital allocation are top of mind for some equity managers.
A Quick Survey of Investment Vehicles
From ETFs to CITs, investors have an array of choices. How do they stack up with mutual funds?
U.S. Fund Flow Records Fell in 2020
ETFs sizzled, open-end funds fizzled, and bond funds kept on rolling.
Morningstar's Guide to Target-Date Investing
Learn how these investments work, what to look for when choosing one, and which ones earn our highest ratings.
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