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Presenting 3 successful investors. Who do you match most closely? What would it take to match the others?

Each month, "Insights" showcases our top 10 investment picks in a particular sector. Because we focus on one sector at a time, these picks aren't meant to be used to build core portfolios. For that (the most important service we provide), we urge you to use Portfolio Builder and Fund Finder, where you'll create well-diversified portfolios that cross multiple sectors and investment types. Such diversified portfolios offer you the best path to reaching your financial goals. The ideas in this section can also be very helpful, but keep in mind that they're supplemental.

Stable FundsApril 1 2009

Although it may be tempting to back away from stock funds altogether given the very difficult market environment it may not be a wise move - think long-term. So it makes sense to try to find funds that have had success over the long term. These 10 funds have had consistent management and performance for over 5 years and many over 10. They all have outperformed the S&P 500 on an annualized basis over long periods and have reasonable expenses and take on reasonable risk. Solid managers, solid funds. As always research them a bit and diversify by buying a few different types.

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