In the Margins

Why nobody should invest in mutual funds

June 2, 2016

By Seeking Alpha

Should anyone invest in mutual funds? The arguments against include that the product was created to tap into a new market, not because of its merits; multiple layers of fees reduce performance; and funds typically mirror their index benchmarks. Read the original story from Seeking Alpha

 

 

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