Publications on Mutual Funds, Fees,
and 401(k)s

Securities and Exchange Commission

• Invest Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds – Advice from the SEC about mutual funds and the impact of fees and commissions.

Investment Company Institute

• A Guide to Understanding Mutual Funds – A publication that explains mutual funds, describes how to establish realistic goals, and suggests questions to ask before you invest. (Note: this is an Adobe Acrobat file.)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Mutual Fund Fees – For answers to your questions about the costs of investing in mutual funds. (Note: this is an Adobe Acrobat file.)

Department of Labor
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration

• A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees – A booklet to help consumers understand the fees and expenses associated with 401(k) programs.

• Study of 401(k) Fees and Expenses – This examines current practices relating to what fees and expenses are paid by employers sponsoring 401(k) plans and employees participating in the plans. (Note: this is an Adobe Acrobat file.)

http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/mfcc/msources.htm