The Best Stock Funds for the Core of an Investment Portfolio

Plus: Funds That Play Defense, The Best Value Funds, and Are Diversified Real Asset Funds a Good Inflation Hedge? [Morningstar](?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_fundspy&utm_content=55881&elqTrackId=cc9c42ec0b394eb8a4f21685b2e31348&elq=23b6aabab2e54e0baef7bfa5853488b1&elqaid=55881&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=28406) [Fund Spy] Fund Spy July 11, 2024 [The Best Stock Funds for the Core of an Investment Portfolio]( These top-rated mutual funds and ETFs make excellent long-term core holdings. Tori Brovet [Read Now]( Share: [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( ADVERTISEMENT [media]( [media] [‘Boomer Candy’ Funds: Sweet Treats or Investment Toothache?]( What to make of these lower-risk approaches to investing in equities. [Find Out More]( [Funds That Play Defense]( These funds might not be as exciting as large-growth funds, but they can provide ballast when markets take a turn. [See the Funds]( [Are Diversified Real Asset Funds a Good Inflation Hedge?]( Evaluating if these strategies deliver better performance in inflationary conditions. [Find Out Now]( [The Best Value Funds]( These mutual funds and ETFs invest in value stocks and earn top ratings from Morningstar. [Read Now]( [David Herro and Rajiv Jain: Should US Investors Look Overseas?]( Two esteemed international investors discuss the case for non-US stocks as well as where they’re finding opportunities today. [Listen Today]( [Fund Fees Are Still Declining—but at a Slower Pace]( 5 key fee trends from the past year. [Read Now]( [The Best International Stock Funds]( These international mutual funds and ETFs all earn Morningstar Medalist Ratings of Gold. [Explore Fund Picks]( [Why We Like Dodge & Cox Stock]( This is a great offering for patient, long-term investors. [Check It Out]( [How the Largest Bond Funds Did In Q2 2024]( Dodge and Cox Income led its category, while PIMCO Income and Met West Total Return fell behind. [Read Now]( [How the Largest US Stock Funds Did In Q2 2024]( Vanguard Primecap and Vanguard Growth ETF led, while American Funds AMCAP lagged. [Read Now]( [Bank Loans Lead Bond Fund Performance in Q2 2024]( How some of our favorite managers fared during another volatile period for the bond markets. [Get More Details]( [Utilizing Broader Resources Sets Janus Henderson Contrarian’s Manager Apart]( Here are the Morningstar Medalist Rating highlights from June. [Read Now]( [When Funds Avoid China, Where Do They Go?]( Emerging-markets managers who shun the country disagree on the best alternatives. [Find Out More]( [Large-Growth Funds Dominate ... Again]( Funds benefited from owning tech stocks like Nvidia in Q2 2024. [Get the Details]( Evaluate Like an Analyst With Morningstar Investor Understand stocks from all angles with Morningstar Investor's powerful––and proven––investment ratings and research. Find and compare stocks using our comprehensive valuation and performance metrics and get our continuous, unbiased take on thousands of companies. Investor is your one-stop shop for making better investment decisions. [Start your free trial today](. Stay connected: [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( [YouTube]( [Apple News]( [View online]( | [See all newsletters]( | [Share your feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( from this newsletter. Or update your [email preferences](. © 2024 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 22 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602