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Mutual Fund Commentary: Archive
4 Top-Ranked No-Load Mutual Funds to Beat Economic Headwinds
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Four no-load mutual funds offer low expenses, positive long-term returns and diversification as investors navigate inflation and economic headwinds.
FGADXPositive Net Change FSELXPositive Net Change MLPTXNo Net Change VSMIXNo Net Change
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Buy 3 Needham Mutual Funds for Long-Term Gains
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in Needham mutual funds like NEEGX, NEAGX and NESGX for growth-focused mutual funds.
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3 Utility Funds to Protect Your Portfolio as Consumer Sentiment Sinks
by Zacks Equity Research
BULIX, FSUTX and FKUTX stand out as utility funds for portfolio protection amid inflation, weak sentiment and market volatility.
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3 Large-Cap Value Funds to Grab on a Likely Fed Interest Rate Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
VEIPX, SLVAX and FSTKX offer large-cap value exposure as persistent inflation raises expectations for another Fed rate hike.
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3 Utility Mutual Funds to Buy as Fed Rate Hike Looks Likely
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in utility mutual funds as the Fed's expected rate hike and elevated inflation keep market volatility high. FKUTX, CSUAX and BULIX provide focused exposure to the sector.
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Buy 2 Manning & Napier Mutual Funds for Solid Gains
by Zacks Equity Research
Explore three Manning & Napier mutual funds MHYWX and MDFSX offering diverse investment approaches.
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3 Large-Cap Value Funds to Buy as Consumer Confidence Hits New Low
by Zacks Equity Research
VBCVX, NOIEX and FSTKX stand out as large-cap value funds as consumer confidence falls to its lowest level since January.
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3 Healthcare Funds to Play Safe as Consumer Sentiment Hits a Low
by Zacks Equity Research
VGHCX, JNGLX and FSPHX offer healthcare fund exposure as weak consumer sentiment, rising oil prices and inflation fuel volatility.
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Buy These 3 Nationwide Mutual Funds for Long-Term Gains
by Zacks Equity Research
Explore three Nationwide mutual funds NWAMX, NWHJX and GAFRX offering different approaches to equity investing.
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Beat Market Volatility With These 3 Top-Ranked Mid-Cap Value Funds
by Zacks Equity Research
Three mid-cap value funds, VNVAX, TGVOX and FDVLX, offer a mix of growth, stability, diversification and lower expenses.
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