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Mutual Funds vs. Individual Stocks

What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in mutual funds over individual stocks? Would you recommend one over the other for certain types of investors?



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by maceyr
 Oct 24 '00 Time and money - two important factors to consider
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by jaxmom28
 Aug 13 '01 Funding The Future: What's Right For Me?
Achieving the diversification ideal is difficult when only focusing on one kind of investment option. Check your pocket and your various financial goals to determine the right plan for you.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Almighty
 Oct 07 '00 What exactly is "Diversification"?
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by mrlarry
 Oct 01 '00 Folios: The Newest Investment Vehnicle
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by dbhoutx
 Sep 29 '00 Should I buy a Stock or a share in a Mutual Fund?
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by roynyr
 Aug 12 '00 Do You Have a Brain and the Ability to Learn?
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by Teardrop...
 Sep 28 '00 Let your tree-hugging tendencies make you a successful capitalist!
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by yanster0
 Jul 03 '01 Unilateral Fund's are Better ;-)
Go with Index funds, except for two situations that you may find yourself in.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jsquarejj
 Aug 27 '00 Lots to consider, but it boils down to: Stocks for hands on folks; funds for everybody else
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by Brandon_L
 Nov 18 '00 Diversify
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by ourplanner.org
 Sep 25 '00 The 10 Questions People Often Ask About Mutual Funds
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by malczk
 Aug 02 '00 Size Does Matter
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by speedskater2
 Oct 23 '00 All You Wanted to Know About Mutal Funds
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by jcridge
 Sep 19 '00 Mixture of Both is the Way to Go...
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by elliottc
 Aug 29 '00 You can beat 80% of Mutual Funds
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