Battling Back From the Bottom
Six months from the market's trough, the Kip 25 has roared back. The lesson? Patience pays—just like our picks.
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KIPLINGER 25 ESSENTIALS
How We Pick the Kiplinger 25
Despite the past year's carnage, these no-load mutual funds remained our favorites. Here's why.
KIPLINGER 25 UPDATES
Akre Focus Joins the Kiplinger 25
The new fund created by Chuck Akre replaces FBR Focus, which Akre ran from its launch in December 1996 until August 2009.
RECENT COLUMNS ON THE KIPLINGER 25
Four Great Growth Funds
Investors who want to skip the hassle of buying individual growth stocks have plenty of fine funds to choose from.
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"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
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Profiles of Our Favorite Funds
- Artio International Equity II A
- CGM Focus
- Dodge & Cox International Stock
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- Pimco CommodityRealRet Strat D
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- Vanguard Infltn-Prot Securities
- Vanguard Selected Value
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