Stock (Equity) Mutual Funds

What Kind of Stock Fund Should You Buy?

In a word, once again, diversify.  While every individual situation will dictate investment selection, most investors should consider owning several different kinds of stock funds. You might want to start off with a large blend fund. This will give you some diversity of investing style. Then, you might add a small growth fund for capital gains over time.  The next step might be an international fund. The U.S. is no longer the only major financial market, and when the stock market here tumbles, international funds may help minimize your overall portfolio loss. As you get more money to invest, look at midcap funds, and consider splitting your large blend fund into large growth and large value funds.