The universe of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds continues to grow. Here are some common pitfalls investors should be ...

A mutual fund is just one type of investment fund, alongside exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds (CEFs) and others. And mutual funds are largely defined by how they operate.

Mutual Fund Types. Mutual funds can be classified based on the asset class, investment objective, structure, speciality, and even risk. Classifications based on the asset class, ...

Because each mutual fund has a minimum investment threshold to buy in—usually $1,000—the individual may not be able to afford to meet the minimums for several mutual funds at once.