David Snowball, PhD

David ­Snowball, PhD, publisher of MutualFundObserver.com, an independent mutual fund–analysis website that tracks 36,000 investment products. He also is professor of communications studies at Augustana College, Rock ­Island, Illinois.

The Lazy Man’s Mutual Fund Portfolio
Investing

The Lazy Man’s Mutual Fund Portfolio

David Snowball, PhD | August 28, 2024

Warren Buffett once described his investment style as “benign neglect bordering on sloth.” The Berkshire Hathaway CEO was making a…

Microcap Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Microcap Funds

David Snowball, PhD | March 6, 2024

The prospect of shrinking inflation, interest rate cuts and a soft economic landing in 2024 is good news for stocks,…

When a Fund Is Closed
Stocks

When a Fund Is Closed

David Snowball, PhD | September 5, 2023

One of the better stock funds for today’s volatile markets is the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund (PRWCX). But:…

Dry Powder
Investing

Dry Powder

David Snowball, PhD | June 12, 2023

If you own a stock mutual fund, you expect it to be fully invested, not sitting in cash or cash…

Learn From the Money Experts’ Mistakes
Personal Finances

Learn From the Money Experts’ Mistakes

December 4, 2022

With a bear market and an economy teetering on recession, any money missteps you make now tend to be amplified.…

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022
Investing

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022

David Snowball, PhD | July 17, 2022

As fast-growing behemoths such as Netflix, Tesla and Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook) falter this year, it’s time…

Great Actively Managed Funds to Invest In Now
Personal Finances

Great Actively Managed Funds to Invest In Now

David Snowball, PhD | December 25, 2021

If you are fed up with the high fees and mediocre performance of your mutual funds, you’re not alone. Over…

6 Supercharged ­Investments
Investing

6 Supercharged ­Investments

August 16, 2021

Even Warren Buffett is exasperated by the search for income in today’s low-rate world. “Fixed-­income ­investors…face a bleak future,” he…

Simplify Your Portfolio with One, Two or Three Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Simplify Your Portfolio with One, Two or Three Funds

David Snowball, PhD | August 25, 2020

Instead of cramming your investment portfolio full of funds, consider consolidating.