The numbers don't lie. Anyone who thinks they are doing the right thing by investing in low cost index funds instead of using a qualified financial advisor and investing in actively managed funds is an idiot. You can get a much higher net return in many actively managed funds and also get all of the other benefits of having an advisor.
Kevin in CAof CA11:51AM August 19, 2011
I presume the total returns are AFTER expenses and if they are then the numbers don't lie. Even with their higher expenses these actively managed funds have apparently done better than the index funds unless you think the returns are exaggerated?
G stuckeof VA8:56AM August 12, 2011
No way to reflect customer service in unrealized appreciation...but Vanguard not only wins low expense but also customer service...
Don Gaylorof KS11:13PM July 09, 2011
The low cost index funds always come in last.
Anyone care to guess which side of Mr Ben Baden's bun is being buttered?
Personal Financial Lubricantof KY2:38AM July 03, 2011
This article is terrible, performance chasing at its worst. Look at any fund that was in the top 10% 5 years ago, I'm talking about CGMFX, FAIRX, SLASX, all have tanked. Honestly for the average investor best is an index fund.
Wallyof LA12:48PM July 01, 2011
Great way to investigate things - look at some of these funds, read about them, and then see where that information leads as other resources are discovered - its pretty interesting. The "Permanent Fund" is a great case in point, as are all of the low expense ratios and decent returns at Vanguard.
Matthew Eichenlaubof MA2:07AM July 01, 2011
The most proven strategy is to select funds with low expense ratios. Anyone who ignores that inconvenient truth is probably shoveling kickbacks into their early retirement fund.
Suze's Tube of KY1:21AM June 27, 2011
Why does anyone believe that he who has done well in the past, he will do well in the future?
This is how mutual funds play on investor emotions.
Bill Mullenof UT10:47AM June 25, 2011
Very good article am always looking for an edge when picking afund and this might be it .Soon to be retired .
Peteof TX5:40PM June 17, 2011
I was disappointed that I never found the 8 Funds to watch for 2011 article. I tried several different approaches within this link.
However, even before attempting to access the article, the title presents another question, when to buy? Watching is easy, buying and/or selling, as addressed in one of your other articles is much harder task to master(profitablly).
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Kevin in CA of CA 11:51AM August 19, 2011
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Don Gaylor of KS 11:13PM July 09, 2011
Personal Financial Lubricant of KY 2:38AM July 03, 2011
Wally of LA 12:48PM July 01, 2011
Matthew Eichenlaub of MA 2:07AM July 01, 2011
Suze's Tube of KY 1:21AM June 27, 2011
Bill Mullen of UT 10:47AM June 25, 2011
Pete of TX 5:40PM June 17, 2011
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