The best fund may not be the right fund for you

When investors want to know which mutual fund to invest in, they ask the obvious question, 'Which one should I invest in?' As an answer, they are looking for the name of the one fund that is 'the best one'. But actually, it's the wrong question, or at least, that's the wrong question to start with. If you start with that question and expect an answer to those terms, then there's practically no chance of getting the right answer.

This article was originally published on April 10, 2018, and last updated on August 19, 2024.