Understanding mutual funds: A beginner's guide to investing

(NewsNation) — Despite recent stock market slumps and fears in the investment world, it's never a bad time to learn about strategies to boost your investing experience.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, you have likely heard of mutual funds.What is a mutual fund?A mutual fund is an investment strategy that pools your money together with that of other investors to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities, according to Fidelity Investments.Investors who purchase a mutual fund o