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Meridian Growth replaces T.Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth, which is closing to new investors.
Bruce Berkowitz, of Fairholme Fund, says that his best investments have been those shunned by the crowd.
"Why is the Dodge & Cox Stock fund listed on the top 25 funds and the model portfolios when it has performed so poorly compared to its index?" – Rafael
Listen to Editor Janet Bodnar speak with Executive Editor Manny Schiffres about the Kiplinger 25 funds' "grand slam" returns.
If you have a 401(k), IRA or 529 college-savings account, you probably own mutual funds. But how much do you really know them?
Start by figuring out what your goals are. Then look at a fund's long-term record, management and assets.
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Funds that hold onto stocks longer tend to let investors hang on to more of their assets.