In the following video Fool contributor, Matt Thalman discusses one reason why investors should avoid buying mutual funds and should stick to an index fund. While Matt believes there are a number of reasons why the individual investor should avoid mutual fund, today he focuses on expenses. He emphasizes the additionally expenses an investor will pay to own a mutual fund as opposed to an index fund and how those higher costs will affect an investor's long-term returns.
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