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Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds: Five-Star Strategies for Success |  | Author: Christine Benz
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 304
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0470137533
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6327
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Product Description
From one of the most trusted and respected names in the financial industry comes the Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds, Second Edition. This valuable resource has been completely revised and updated to meet the needs of today's demanding investor. Filled with introductory material as well as more advanced topics, it outlines the latest tools and techniques for analyzing and selecting mutual funds. It also allows readers to take an objective and informed look at their investments and learn what mutual funds are, when and how they should be used, and what the advantages and disadvantages are of investing in them. Written for both the seasoned investor and the beginner, Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds, Second Edition presents clear, easy-to-understand guidance that readers can count on when looking to make wise investment choices regarding mutual funds. Christine Benz (Chicago, IL) is Director of Mutual Fund Analysis at Morningstar, where she manages a staff of 35 mutual-fund analysts. Previously, she was the editor of Morningstar(r) FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter, as well as Morningstar Funds 500, an annual publication.
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 I'd give six stars if I could! June 26, 2006
blackstripe
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book is clear, concise, and effective. I've read the first four chapters so far, and it has explained everything I've wanted to know about choosing mutual funds. I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw that the chapter on mutual fund management has an overview of the pros and cons of a number of the well-known fund companies.
One of the reviewers was complaining that this book relies too heavily on Morningstar research. Well, first of all, Morningstar is one of the premier analysis firms in the industry, and as such they have a wealth of great information. Secondly, I have yet to see a place in the book where they ask you to pay for anything. A good portion of the Morningstar website is free, and the book mentions a Morningstar mutual fund book you can get from public libraries. The reviewer also complains about the Morningstar 5-star rating system. The book explains that the star ratings can be used as a screening tool, and stresses the many other factors that should be considered when evaluating a fund. When used in conjunction with other objective criteria, the star rating is a powerful tool to evaluate past returns and volatility.
With all of this in mind, if you are absolutely new to investing, you should become familiar with certain basic investing terms and concepts before reading this book. I highly recommend either The Wall Street Journal's Complete Guide to Personal Finance or The WSJ's Complete Money and Investing Guidebook. For most people, I would say the Guide to Personal Finance would be a good primer.
Very comprehensive January 9, 2007
Dennis McCroskey (Mendocino, CA USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
The book reads somewhere between a text book and a general description of mutual funds and bonds. I found it to be very informative, well organized and believe I have a much better understanding of how mutual funds work. Also, Crhistine is pretty cute.
Perfect for Beginnners August 26, 2007
Aman Bindra
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am new to stocks and mutual funds. I just read some basic online tutorials. I have no problems in understanding the concepts in the book. Very well Written. I should have bought this book years back.
Everything You Need to Know About Mutual Funds July 24, 2008
S. Roth (Miami, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Christine Benz is extremely knowledgeable and articulate, explainly the ins and outs of mutual funds in easily understood language. This is your first and last stop if you wish to become informed about this popular way of investing your money. The only downside is that it was published in 2005. A more up-to-date edition would have more--or perhaps changing--information on featured funds.
Clear and concise introduction September 19, 2008
James W. Colbert (Eastern United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book because I had read the multi-volume series on investing Benz also wrote for Morningstar, and I also follow her articles on their website. If you are just starting out as an investor, or you are looking for a refresher (or ONE book to give someone who is not an educated investor) this book is an ideal choice. Well done. She takes the mystery [and maybe some of the fear] out of investing in Mutual Funds.
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