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Mutual fund basics.

Think of mutual funds as containers for your investments. They can include stocks, bonds and other investments.

You choose the fund based on your goals and a fund manager adjusts the investment mix as needed. Typically, you can invest as much or as little as you want.

Schwab makes it easy to invest in mutual funds.

Mutual funds are an affordable way to help diversify your portfolio, but with so many options, it can be difficult to choose. Schwab can help, whether you want the simplicity and convenience of an all-in-one fund solution or you prefer to build and manage your own portfolio.

Get started with $0 account opening and maintenance fees, then choose from three ways to invest in mutual funds with Schwab.

  1. Find and compare mutual funds on your own.

    Find funds that fit your needs with guidance and tools designed to help you compare and choose funds that complement your portfolio.

  2. Let Schwab take the guesswork out of mutual fund investing.

    Use Schwab's Select List® to narrow down thousands of mutual funds to 175 prescreened options. Or build a portfolio with Schwab's personalized portfolio builder tool at no cost.

  3. Get a professionally managed mutual fund portfolio.

    Select from three types of investment goals, and let Schwab do the rest. Their portfolio solutions are automatically rebalanced, helping keep you on track and saving you time.

Know what you're paying when you invest.

Investing costs can be a key factor in your net return. Schwab offers a range of no-load, no-transaction-fee funds, which means you can buy and sell mutual funds without paying a commission fee, leaving you with more assets to invest.

Learn more about mutual fund fees and costs

Why invest with Schwab?

  • 24/7 professional support by phone, live chat or at a branch near you

  • $0 account minimums and no maintenance feesSee note1

  • Access to award-winning research and tools to help make informed investing decisions

Ready to start investing?

Open an account at Schwab

Want to learn more about mutual funds?

Check out Schwab's fundamental mutual fund education. Learn more at Schwab.

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