Comparing different types of mutual fund.

Using a source like Barrons, Forbes, Money, or Morningstar, along with any related Internet sites, select five mutual fundsa growth fund, an index fund, a sector fund, an international fund, and a high-yield corporate bond fundthat you believe would make good investments. Briefly explain why you selected each of the funds.

Consider a seven-year time horizon for half of the money, and a retirement timeframe for the remainder.

Remember to source your responses. The rationale of your decisions is opinion-based, but the data points should be accurate and reasonable for the two different aspects of the investment plan.