How to Invest in Mutual Funds & the Best Mutual Funds to Buy

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Did you know that only 50% of Americans have money in the stock market?

Even worse, that number has held even for the past two decades… meanwhile investors have seen their money more than triple and their net worth swell.

The good news is that if you aren’t invested, you can easily start and put your money to work with a few simple moves. In this video, our team breaks down:

- What is a mutual fund
- Etf vs mutual fund
- How to invest in mutual funds
- Index fund vs mutual fund
- The best mutual funds to buy

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Note: Sean Gates, a Financial Planner from The Motley Fool's separate sister company, Motley Fool Wealth Management, is joining us today. Please note that Motley Fool Wealth Management's advisory services are only provided to their clients.

The views expressed today are Sean's and do not necessarily reflect those of Motley Fool Wealth Management or its affiliates. These comments, including comments on securities, may not be relied upon as recommendations or investment advice.

Please note - This is not the offer for sale of any security or funds. Motley Fool Asset Management is a separate, sister company of The Motley Fool, LLC, that manages The Motley Fool 100 ETF based on conviction ratings from The Moltey Fool's analysts.
All investing, including ETF investing, involves risk and possible loss of principal.

For viewers who are not shareholders of the funds, you should consider the funds’ investment objectives, risks and expenses carefully before investing. A prospectus with this and other information - and a listing of the ETF's complete holdings- are available on the MFAMFunds.com website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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