Funds 500

Millions of investors look to Morningstar for trusted mutual fund research--and won't make a move without consulting the Morningstar 500. For each of the 500 mutual funds judged to be the best, this amazingly comprehensive guide gives: Morningstar's prestigious Star ratings; performance graphs and analysis; manager's investment style and strategy; risk and tax analysis. Whether its building a personal wealth, planning for retirement, financing college education, or saving for a new home, this is the book to help you do it because it gives you complete information on the 500 funds handpicked by the Morningstar editors. Funds are picked based on their proven track records, noted managers, and the potential shown by their investment strategies. Each page of fund analysis covers fourteen different point including a fund history, total cost of fees, an indication of whether or not the fund holds special securities (such as derivatives), and the 25 top portfolio holdings of each fund.