Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many investors achieve their investment goals using just mutual funds because of their breadth of options, relatively low costs ...

For those who are entering the investment game, two very confusing choices exist: mutual funds and stocks. These investment instruments are for those with a greater risk appetite and those who want a ...

New investors may be drawn to stocks after Dalal Street's recent run of gains, but with equity mutual fund inflows hitting a 13-month low in May, the choice between picking individual stocks or mutual ...