Getting Started in Mutual Funds

by Alan Lavine

Published 9 February 1994
Shows how to invest wisely in a variety of mutual funds for portfolio diversification and long-term capital gain. Includes step-by-step advice for making and monitoring each investment and lists the top performing funds. Explains how small company, growth, worldwide, bond, income and sector mutual funds are structured and advises the reader on choosing a dependable fund and/or fund manager. Introduces dollar cost averaging, portfolio balancing and answers the most frequently asked questions about mutual fund investments and retirement planning.