Understanding Mutual Fund Benchmarks
You will want to learn how to compare your mutual fund to a standard so you can tell how well it's doing compared to other similar mutual funds.
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You will want to learn how to compare your mutual fund to a standard so you can tell how well it's doing compared to other similar mutual funds.
There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from and you will need a disciplined process to whittle down the number to something that is manageable.
To reach your financial goals of a comfortable retirement you will be investing in the stock market.
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