Christine Benz is Director of Mutual Fund Analysis at Morningstar, where she manages a staff of thirty-five mutual fund analysts. Previously, she was the editor of Morningstar® FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter, as well as Morningstar® Funds 500, an annual publication covering 500 top mutual funds.Morningstar, Inc., is a leading provider of investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutional clients. Morningstar provides data on more than 125,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and much more. The company has operations in sixteen countries.

• Foreword. Acknowledgements.Introduction.Part One: How to Pick Mutual Funds.Chapter 1. Know What Your Fund Owns.Chapter 2. Put Performance in perspective.Chapter 3. Understand the Risks.Chapter 4. Get to Know Your Fund Manager.Chapter 5. Keep a Lid on Costs.Part Two: How to Find Ideas For Y our Portfolio.Chapter 6. Find the Right Core Stock Funds for You.Chapter 7. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Stock Funds.Chapter 8. Find the Right Core Bond Fund for You.Chapter 9. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Bond Funds.Part Three: How to Build a Portfolio.Chapter 10. Match Your Portfolio to Your Goals.Chapter 11. Put Your Portfolio Plan into Action.Chapter 12. Simplify Your Investment Life.Chapter 13. Be Savvy When Seeking Advice.Part Four: How to Monitor Your Portfolio.Chapter 14. Schedule Regular Checkups.Chapter 15. Know When to Sell.Chapter 16. Keep a Cool Head in Turbulent Markets.Part Five: More on Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions.Recommended Reading.Other Morningstar Resources.Index.

Christine Benz is Director of Mutual Fund Analysis at Morningstar, where she manages a staff of thirty-five mutual fund analysts. Previously, she was the editor of Morningstar® FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter, as well as Morningstar® Funds 500, an annual publication covering 500 top mutual funds.Morningstar, Inc., is a leading provider of investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutional clients. Morningstar provides data on more than 125,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and much more. The company has operations in sixteen countries.

• Foreword. Acknowledgements.Introduction.Part One: How to Pick Mutual Funds.Chapter 1. Know What Your Fund Owns.Chapter 2. Put Performance in perspective.Chapter 3. Understand the Risks.Chapter 4. Get to Know Your Fund Manager.Chapter 5. Keep a Lid on Costs.Part Two: How to Find Ideas For Y our Portfolio.Chapter 6. Find the Right Core Stock Funds for You.Chapter 7. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Stock Funds.Chapter 8. Find the Right Core Bond Fund for You.Chapter 9. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Bond Funds.Part Three: How to Build a Portfolio.Chapter 10. Match Your Portfolio to Your Goals.Chapter 11. Put Your Portfolio Plan into Action.Chapter 12. Simplify Your Investment Life.Chapter 13. Be Savvy When Seeking Advice.Part Four: How to Monitor Your Portfolio.Chapter 14. Schedule Regular Checkups.Chapter 15. Know When to Sell.Chapter 16. Keep a Cool Head in Turbulent Markets.Part Five: More on Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions.Recommended Reading.Other Morningstar Resources.Index.

Christine Benz is Director of Mutual Fund Analysis at Morningstar, where she manages a staff of thirty-five mutual fund analysts. Previously, she was the editor of Morningstar® FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter, as well as Morningstar® Funds 500, an annual publication covering 500 top mutual funds.Morningstar, Inc., is a leading provider of investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutional clients. Morningstar provides data on more than 125,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and much more. The company has operations in sixteen countries.

• Foreword. Acknowledgements.Introduction.Part One: How to Pick Mutual Funds.Chapter 1. Know What Your Fund Owns.Chapter 2. Put Performance in perspective.Chapter 3. Understand the Risks.Chapter 4. Get to Know Your Fund Manager.Chapter 5. Keep a Lid on Costs.Part Two: How to Find Ideas For Y our Portfolio.Chapter 6. Find the Right Core Stock Funds for You.Chapter 7. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Stock Funds.Chapter 8. Find the Right Core Bond Fund for You.Chapter 9. Move Beyond the Core: Using Specialized Bond Funds.Part Three: How to Build a Portfolio.Chapter 10. Match Your Portfolio to Your Goals.Chapter 11. Put Your Portfolio Plan into Action.Chapter 12. Simplify Your Investment Life.Chapter 13. Be Savvy When Seeking Advice.Part Four: How to Monitor Your Portfolio.Chapter 14. Schedule Regular Checkups.Chapter 15. Know When to Sell.Chapter 16. Keep a Cool Head in Turbulent Markets.Part Five: More on Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions.Recommended Reading.Other Morningstar Resources.Index.