Mutual Funds for Dummies provides straightforward advice and a plethora of specific, up-to-date recommendations to help you avoid fund-investing pitfalls and maximize your chances of success. It quickly and easily helps you pick the best funds, assemble and maintain your portfolio, and evaluate your funds' performance. Complemented with sample fund portfolios and updated forms that show you exactly how to accomplish your financial goals, this is your trusted resource for planning and implementing a successful investment strategy that includes mutual funds.