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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 December 28, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Year-End Fund Tips Here are three year-end fund tips that you'll want to contemplate as you plan for a prosperous new year.
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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 April 25, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	You Can Beat the Market Nobody said you have to invest in the "typical" mutual 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.
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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 May 17, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Mutual Fund Price Wars The cheap get cheaper, and that's great news for fund investors.
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 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 May 31, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Mutual Fund Dart Board If you want to hit the bull's-eye, you'll need more than luck. So how, exactly, does a savvy fund investor go about finding future mutual fund standouts? An excellent question. Here's the answer.
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.
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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.
BusinessWeek September 6, 2004 Lewis Braham	How To Spot A Closet Index Fund When funds charge through the nose for index-like performance, it's particularly offensive. If you're holding an expensive index hugger, the best advice is to sell it.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	ETF Tip No. 3: Proper Care and Feeding When you own ETFs, you're the fund manager. ETFs simply aren't set-'em-and-forget-'em investment vehicles.
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The Motley Fool June 15, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Is It Time to Sell? Here's the answer to one of the toughest questions fund investors face - when is it time to move on?
The Motley Fool May 18, 2011 Matt Koppenheffer	Can You Really Make Money in Blue Chips? There are good opportunities among the large caps, but you have to be choosy.
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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 December 21, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Tomorrow's Winners Today If you want to find the best funds, home in on seasoned skippers with sensible strategies who have made money for their shareholders over the long haul. When it comes to investing in mutual funds, that's always the critical question.
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The Motley Fool April 13, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	IRA Killers The clock is ticking: In just a few days Uncle Sam wants a tax return with your name on it. That also means time is running out to find a home for your 2004 IRA contribution. Before searching for the right funds, narrow your focus by crossing out the wrong ones.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 Josie Raney	Do Targeted Funds Hit Your Mark? Look before you take the lifecycle leap. If you're a beginning investor, these funds can offer inexpensive, no-fuss, diversification -- provided you choose the one that best suits your investing timeline and tolerance for risk.
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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 September 1, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Mutual Fund Fakery Is your expensive, managed fund really an index fund in disguise?
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 October 26, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman	Growth Fund Fire Sale These funds are going for a song, but are they worth the price? Parnassus... Fidelity Focused Stock... etc.
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 July 30, 2007 Amanda B. Kish	Old Mutual Spreads Its Wings It remains to be seen if Old Mutual's plans for growth will make this firm's funds worth owning, but one fund, Old Mutual Focused Fund, is already worth a look.
The Motley Fool March 30, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Mutual Funds Watch Their Backs Fund companies are adding disclaimers to protect themselves against lawsuits.
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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.
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The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Rex Moore	Trim That Disgusting Fat Bloated mutual funds can have trouble keeping up with the market.
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The Motley Fool March 3, 2006 Rex Moore	You Won't Believe What a Half-Percent Will Cost You You shouldn't pay any more than you absolutely have to for a fund that simply tracks an index. Check your index fund's expense ratio today, and then shop around to see if you can do better.
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