Just like pizza tastes the same in any size, a mutual fund's returns aren't affected by its NAV—fund process and allocation ...

While most investors brush off NFOs like spam, some of them offer solid opportunities, especially when you know what to look ...

The term “net asset value,” or NAV, is so commonplace for anyone buying a mutual fund, investors hardly give it a second thought. It has a standard definition. The number is audited annually.

Most modern mutual funds, developed during the 20th century, are open-end, which means anyone can buy in or sell out at any time. Mutual fund shares don't trade on an exchange, like a stock does.

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