You're no idiot, of course. You know your money can't grow significantly sitting in an interest-bearing account in your 401(k) plan. Taking an active role in managing your portfolio and understanding how mutual funds work can result in big rewards. The Pocket Idiot's Guide™ to Investing in Mutual Funds will show you exactly how to choose from the thousands of mutual funds and meet your financial goals. In this Pocket Idiot's Guide™, you get the basics on all types of funds, including stock, money market, and bond funds, strategies for matching funds to your investing goals, tips on how to build your portfolio with a mix of mutual funds, and clear explanations of managed versus indexed funds.