Diversified, affordable, and easy to buy, mutual funds are hotter than ever. This unbeatable resource contains everything investors need to make the right fund choices, whatever their level of experience or investment objectives. A nationally recognized mutual fund analyst, Kirk Kazanjian provides clear, practical guidance for putting together a winning portfolio. Investors will gain a firm understanding of how mutual funds work, their advantages and drawbacks, how to buy them, and which funds best meet their personal needs and goals.

Thoroughly updated to reflect the realities of the year 2000, this indispensable annual features:

*Exclusive performance data for more than 8,000 funds from the Value Line Mutual Fund Survey
*Profiles of the year's top 100 most promising fund performers
*Reviews of 25 must-see Web sites
*Model portfolios with specific recommendations for distinct investment goals
*Worksheets to determine risk tolerance and optimal level of retirement savings

Timely, targeted, exhaustive, and reliable, NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE GUIDE TO MUTUAL FUNDS 2000 gives investors the facts and guidance they need to create a top-notch investment plan.