New investors often find mutual funds daunting. Experts advise focusing on personal goals, risk tolerance, and investment timelines over market noise. For beginners, starting with stable categories like large-cap or index funds is recommended. Hybrid and dynamic funds can also ease the journey. Emotional reactions to market dips should be avoided; consistency is key.
US stocks today: S&P 500 ends down as AI worries hit chipmakers
U.S. markets closed lower as chip stocks declined on concerns the AI-driven rally may be overstretched. Losses in Micron and other semiconductor firms weighed on