Learn to: * Understand your fund options, from equities to indexes to bonds * Select funds with low expenses and high returns * Build a fund portfolio that suits your personal investment style * Protect your money through diversification Build your wealth through mutual funds with this fun and friendly guide! Mutual funds offer you the easiest way to diversify your investments, but the range of options can be bewildering. This jargon-free, friendly guide makes mutual fund investing simple -- and profitable. Valuable recommendations on the best funds available and sample portfolios show you exactly how to accomplish your financial goals. * Knowing how and where to buy -- get the scoop on how to avoid costly commissions that eat into your returns * Understanding your options -- explore equity funds, bond funds, and specialty funds * Investigating indexes -- discover how index and exchange-traded funds can take the work out of investing * Building a portfolio -- determine your personal investment style and find out how to choose funds that will meet your financial goals * Sorting the stars from the dogs -- steer clear of investing hype and choose consistently profitable funds * Diversifying your investments -- build a portfolio that will stand up to even the most volatile market * Keeping track of your investments -- understand how to evaluate your funds' performance * Planning for retirement -- learn how to select the most dependable funds for your RRSP so you can enjoy your golden years in style Open the book and find: * The ABCs to picking a profitable fund * How to decipher mutual fund prospectuses * What return to expect from your funds * What types of funds you should avoid * The funds everyone should own * Tax-efficient ways to invest * Key questions to ask any prospective financial adviser * Reliable online sources of mutual fund information