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The Motley Fool January 11, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	You Can Beat the Market Who says you have to invest in the "typical" fund? Given that typical fund managers struggle to keep pace with a passively managed index, it's a wonder more investors haven't abandoned mutual funds altogether.
The Motley Fool March 25, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	You Can Beat the Market Nobody said you have to invest in the "typical" mutual fund. The author thinks that outperforming with funds is the best revenge.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Mutual Funds for Cheapskates Looking to buy into a quality fund on the cheap? Look no further.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Mutual Fund Price Wars The cheap get cheaper, and that's great news for fund investors.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Focus on Fees When it comes to mutual funds, it pays to be a cheapskate. Take a look at the funds you currently own. Are you paying for the "privilege" of underperformance? If so, it could be time for a mutual fund makeover.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Should You Jump In Before a Fund Closes? Not so fast, savvy investor. Great funds close for good reasons.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2004 Tim Beyers	Finding Profitable Funds In this Q & A, Champion Funds chief analyst Shannon Zimmerman covers how he looks for funds, why sector funds might not be a good bet, and whether or not the fund scandal is really winding down.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	The Case for Mutual Funds Investors willing to do their homework can whip up on the Wise with one hand tied behind their checkbooks. Picking the right fund is every bit as important as picking the right stock, if not more so.
The Motley Fool December 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	ETFs and Falling Fund Fees The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Slam-Dunk Mutual Funds Look for great funds with built-in competitive advantages, such as: Low fees... Talented, steady management... Sound strategy... etc.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	The Best Funds for Your IRA This year's IRA contribution deadline is fast approaching. What's your plan?
The Motley Fool June 1, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Slam-Dunk Mutual Funds Here's your game plan for finding the best funds out there. Call it hubris, but the author wants to be the Shaquille O'Neal of fund analysis. Here's his game plan.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	The Best Funds for Your IRA This year's contribution deadline is fast approaching. Don't wait until tax-filing day is upon you to make your IRA contribution decision, OK?
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	The Case for Mutual Funds Picking the right fund is every bit as important as picking the right stock, if not more so.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	ETF Tip No. 4: Get Smart Why it's smart to own actively and passively managed funds.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2005 Josie Raney	Stocks Fools Love: Fidelity Spartan Total Market Index Fund The fund's annualized three-year trailing return of 6.4% bests the S&P's mark by more than 1.5% per year.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Doug Short	Competing With the S&P 500 If you want to increase your chance of beating the S&P 500 year after year, one good way is to broaden your investment choices to include a generous mix of smaller caps and international equities. Mutual funds and ETFs offer an easy means to get that degree of breadth.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Surviving the Fund Scandal Times are tough for fund investors, but they're about to get better. An unfolding mutual fund scandal is paving the way for serious reform.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2004	Alternatives to Index Funds Is it cheaper to choose exchange-traded funds over traditional index funds?
BusinessWeek November 10, 2003 Jeffrey M. Laderman	Mutual Funds: What To Do Now Wondering how to cope with the growing scandal? Here are some answers.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Vanguard 500 vs. Total Stock Market Which fund gets the nod?
The Motley Fool May 3, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	A Big Change at Vanguard Indexing whiz Gus Sauter passes the baton. Should you care?
The Motley Fool November 30, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	We're Beating the Market. Are You? A Champion Funds performance update.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	We're Beating the Market. Are You? A Champion Funds performance update. With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	ETF Investors Go Sector-Crazy Select Sector SPDRs draw investors like flies. Should you plunge in?
The Motley Fool June 7, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Secrets of Successful Fund Managers An oft-overlooked key point in the great stocks vs. mutual funds debate is that investing is never an either/or proposition.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Check Volatility at the Door Sector funds can be a lot more risky than they at first appear. Even true champion funds aren't risk-free, but a history of keeping volatility in check adds to their appeal.
The Motley Fool May 13, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Mutual Funds to Save You If your financial future is shaky, certain mutual funds can save you. Before you invest in any mutual fund, make sure you've studied it well -- either on your own or with some help.
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	The Case for Mutual Funds Our resident fund jockey takes on all doubters. Are mutual funds a good investment, or just a way to underperform?
The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Rex Moore	Juicing the Market's Returns You want to know exactly what actions you should take to finally get your investing house in order. The "Index Plus a Few" is a low-risk strategy with market-beating potential.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Spitzer Rides Again Chalk another one up to General Eliot Spitzer and his war on bad funds.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Three Cheers for a Bumpy Market! Lukewarm market leave you cold? Here's reason to warm up. If you're investing for the long haul, after all, occasional market discounts really are something to cheer about.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2005 Selena Maranjian	ETF Portfolio Perfection Do you need ETFs to make your portfolio perfect?
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Steven Mallas	You've Got a Gain. Now What? Mutual funds might be the best vehicles for a marketplace victory. Here's why.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	When Bad Things Happen to Good Funds The author and analyst of Motley Fool Champion Funds explains that when it comes to investing in mutual funds, this glass really is half-full.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Are ETFs Getting out of Control? Prepare to be dazzled by exchange-traded funds for every kind of commodity. What should investors do about this proliferation?
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Selena Maranjian	When ETFs Are Better Than Funds The bottom line is that sometimes, an index fund will serve you just fine. And other times, ETFs may be best. It also depends on the index fund you're looking at, and the ETF.
The Motley Fool April 14, 2005 Kelvin Taylor	Think Foolishly With Your Tax Refund Your tax refund is on its way. Don't squander it. Consider a few suggestions on how to use your refund to the best financial advantage.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005	Learn About Stock Indexes An index is a group of stocks, the performance of which is measured as a whole. As an investor, you've got more choices than just the S&P 500.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	You're Paying How Much? With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for.
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Fund Fight When faced with the question of whether to invest in either (a) index funds or (b) actively managed picks, there's no need to settle for a zero-sum solution. You can invest in both.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman	Smart Ways to Get Started, Part 3 In this final installment, we look to foreign shores and ask: How much of a new investor's portfolio should be allocated to international stocks?
The Motley Fool April 20, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	You're Paying How Much? With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for. When it comes to gauging a fund's prospects, few attributes have more predictive power than the expense ratio.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2004 Bill Mann	Index Funds: Still Your Best Bet So we're running to actively managed funds now? Not so fast, my friend. When Nathan Slaughter pointed his guns at the trusty, old index fund, many had to stop and ask whether The Motley Fool was abandoning one of its oldest principles.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Index Fund Fire Sale Index funds are lowering their fees, and you are the winner.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	What to Do When ETFs Split Given the hybrid nature of exchange-traded funds -- they're part stock, part mutual fund -- prospective investors should weigh ETF pros and cons against those of traditional index funds.
The Motley Fool December 9, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Beware of Lists of Top Funds One danger of investing is the list of top-performing mutual funds that you'll find often in many financial periodicals. Why are such lists problematic? Let us count the ways.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2006 Rich Duprey	15 and Counting at Legg Mason Legendary fund manager Bill Miller beats the market for the 15th straight year, and you can, too by following several basic principles.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Funds and Fatherhood Mutual funds and Father's Day -- a perfect combination.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Are You a Qualified Investor? How might one define "qualified investor" for the purposes of determining who should invest in the stock market? Here are some possibilities.