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[Chuck(G)]

Please name some good no-load mutual fund families and some of their individual best-performing funds.

Joe, if you're dead-set on mutuals, check the Kiplinger list:

http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/inv ... P83064.asp

The sad fact is that the mindless index funds are the best performers over time--and you don't need a high-paid fund manager to run an index fund.

As an aside, if you're looking for some decent insured returns, take a look at ING Direct:

http://home.ingdirect.com/products/products.html

[Matt G]

I'd have to agree with Chuck. INdex funds tend to do the best over the long haul.

FWIW, I have used a few different mutual funds firms. The best I have been involved with is Vanguard. They seem to be fairly professional and have a good selection of funds.

Their total market index fund seems to be very accurate and appreciates money appropriately.

Joe just remember:

r(i)=r(RF)+MRP+DRP+IP.....

[Rick F]

Check out Legg Mason Value Trust Fund (ticker symbol: LMVTX). Both my wife and I have our Roth IRA's invested in this one and add to it every year. Bill Miller is the fund Mgr. and has beaten the S+P for more than for 13 years.

Morningstar on LMVTX

Legg Mason's site on LMVTX

"Slam-Dunk Mutual Funds" The Motely Fool, June 1, 2004