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Mutual Fund Commentary: Archive
4 High-Yield Mutual Funds to Buy as Inflation Softens
by Zacks Equity Research
To generate income, invest in high dividend-paying mutual funds like EQTIX, MLPFX, BMEAX and PDARX.
MLPFXPositive Net Change EQTIXPositive Net Change PDARXPositive Net Change BMEAXPositive Net Change
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3 BlackRock Mutual Funds to Reduce Risk in Volatile Markets
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in BlackRock mutual funds like BREAX, MRRFX, and BFRAX for high returns alongside the reduction of risk in a volatile market.
BLKNegative Net Change BREAXNegative Net Change BFRAXNo Net Change MRRFXPositive Net Change
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3 Vanguard Mutual Funds to Buy in a Dull Investment Landscape
by Zacks Equity Research
Amid topsy-turvy market conditions, it's prudent for investors to place their bets on low-cost Vanguard funds like VASVX, VGHCX and VWELX.
VGHCXPositive Net Change VASVXPositive Net Change VWELXPositive Net Change
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3 Energy Mutual Funds to Gain From Rising Oil Prices
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in these top three energy mutual funds, namely FANIX, AIWEX and VGENX, to earn stellar returns from rising crude oil prices.
VGENXPositive Net Change AIWEXPositive Net Change FANIXPositive Net Change
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3 Solid Funds to Buy on Growing Retail Sales
by Zacks Equity Research
Retail sales are still on the rise despite price pressures which is helping funds like FDAGX, FDFAX and FSRPX.
FSRPXPositive Net Change FDFAXPositive Net Change FDAGXPositive Net Change
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3 Global Equity Funds to Buy Notwithstanding the Banking Crisis
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in global equity funds like FFGIX, JAWGX and TQGEX for steady returns and diversification as markets emerge from the banking crisis.
JAWGXPositive Net Change FFGIXPositive Net Change TQGEXPositive Net Change
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2 Growth Mutual Funds to Buy as Bank Meltdown Fears Ebb
by Zacks Equity Research
As bank meltdown worries diminish, and markets regain strength, it's wise to invest in growth mutual funds like FDEGX and MRGRX.
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3 Solid Funds to Buy on a Rebound in Home Sales
by Zacks Equity Research
Funds like FRESX, NMMGX and TRGRX are likely to benefit from soaring demand and a rise in sales of pending and existing homes.
FRESXPositive Net Change TRGRXPositive Net Change NMMGXPositive Net Change
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5 No-Load Vanguard Mutual Funds to Buy for Q2 & Beyond
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in Vanguard mutual funds like VGPMX, VWNDX, VSTCX, VASVX, and VQNPX to earn stellar returns amid uncertain market conditions.
VQNPXPositive Net Change VSTCXPositive Net Change VGPMXPositive Net Change VASVXPositive Net Change VWNDXPositive Net Change
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4 Technology Mutual Funds to Invest in as Rate-Hike Cycle Nears End
by Zacks Equity Research
BOGSX, KTCAX, JAGTX and FADTX are four technology mutual funds that can give steady returns in the long run.
JAGTXPositive Net Change FADTXPositive Net Change KTCAXPositive Net Change BOGSXPositive Net Change
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4 Healthcare Mutual Funds to Act as a Hedge Against Volatility
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in healthcare funds like FSHCX, PCHSX, SWHFX, and VGHCX to diversify your portfolio against uncertain market conditions.
VGHCXPositive Net Change FSHCXPositive Net Change SWHFXPositive Net Change PCHSXPositive Net Change
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3 Consumer Staple Funds to Buy Amid Market Volatility
by Zacks Equity Research
The consumer staples sector is unlikely to be affected by the ongoing market volatility, helping funds like FDAGX, FDFAX and FDCGX.
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Buy These 4 Mutual Funds to Protect Against Market Upheaval
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in mutual funds like FSUTX, PRUZX, FRUAX and FIUIX to tide over volatile market conditions.
FIUIXPositive Net Change FSUTXPositive Net Change PRUZXPositive Net Change FRUAXPositive Net Change
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3 Utility Mutual Funds to Reduce Risk in Volatile Markets
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in utility mutual funds like FIUIX, FRUAX and PRUAX for steady returns and reduction of risk in a volatile market.
FIUIXPositive Net Change PRUAXPositive Net Change FRUAXPositive Net Change
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3 Financial Mutual Funds to Buy on Rising Interest Rates
by Zacks Equity Research
RPFGX, FAFDX and FSRBX are three financial mutual funds that can be looked into as the Fed continues to hike interest rates.
FAFDXPositive Net Change FSRBXPositive Net Change RPFGXPositive Net Change
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5 High-Yield Mutual Funds to Buy as Inflation Protection
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in high dividend-paying mutual funds like DRRIX, MLPEX, EQTIX, MENYX and ENHRX to generate income.
EQTIXPositive Net Change MLPEXPositive Net Change DRRIXPositive Net Change MENYXPositive Net Change ENHRXPositive Net Change
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3 Large-Cap Value Funds to Buy Amid Market Volatility
by Zacks Equity Research
Bargain-seeking investors should go for funds such as BBVLX, AMFFX and CFVLX, which have more exposure to large-cap value stocks as these assure impressive returns in the long run.
CFVLXPositive Net Change AMFFXPositive Net Change BBVLXPositive Net Change
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4 Financial Mutual Funds to Gain From Hawkish Fed Expectations
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in financial mutual funds like FSLBX, FSPCX, DFFCX and FRBAX to gain an attractive return from a hawkish Fed.
FRBAXPositive Net Change FSPCXPositive Net Change FSLBXPositive Net Change DFFCXPositive Net Change
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3 Funds to Buy on Solid Jump in January Retail Sales
by Zacks Equity Research
The retail sector is expected to rise in the coming months after the sector made a solid rebound in January, which is likely to help funds like FSRPX, FDAGX and FDFAX.
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3 Market-Neutral Funds to Mitigate Risk Amid Volatility
by Zacks Equity Research
CBHCX, AEDFX, and CVSIX are three market-neutral funds that can lend the much-required stability to one's portfolio in volatile market conditions.
CVSIXPositive Net Change CBHCXNegative Net Change AEDFXPositive Net Change
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4 Financial Mutual Funds to Buy as Inflation Stays Elevated
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in financial mutual like FIDSX, RPFGX, FRBAX and FSRBX as the inflation curve leans higher.
FRBAXPositive Net Change FIDSXPositive Net Change FSRBXPositive Net Change RPFGXPositive Net Change
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4 Healthcare Mutual Funds to Buy in the Post-Pandemic Period
by Zacks Equity Research
FBTIX, PHSYX, JNGLX and VGHCX are four healthcare mutual funds that can lend solidity to one's portfolio today and provide big returns in the foreseeable future.
VGHCXPositive Net Change PHSYXPositive Net Change FBTIXPositive Net Change JNGLXPositive Net Change
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4 Best Dividend-Paying Mutual Funds to Buy in February 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in high dividend-paying mutual funds like EQTKX, DRRCX, ENHRX and BMECX to generate regular income.
EQTKXPositive Net Change DRRCXPositive Net Change BMECXPositive Net Change ENHRXPositive Net Change
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3 Funds to Buy in a Challenging Market for Semiconductors
by Zacks Equity Research
Strong demand is still helping semiconductor sales, which is likely to benefit funds like FSELX, FELIX and SMPSX.
FSELXPositive Net Change SMPSXPositive Net Change FELIXPositive Net Change
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4 Top Mutual Funds to Gain on Signs of Cooling Inflation
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in technology and consumer discretionary mutual funds like FSHOX, FELIX, BOGSX and FDLSX as inflation shows signs of cooling off.
FDLSXPositive Net Change FELIXPositive Net Change BOGSXPositive Net Change FSHOXPositive Net Change
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