71.   Focused on a single industry, Taverners Trust is more risky than a fund with a broader spread of equities.

72.   Felice Gelman, a senior analyst with Keefe Managers, an investment fund with a large holding in First Interstate, said she expected to support the Wells bid.

73.   For any age, you can pick any of numerous funds with a good track record, low expenses and a low minimum initial investment.

74.   Fidelity Blue Chip, Contrafund, and Magellan all qualify as midcap funds with a blend of value and growth.

75.   For example, it no longer compares international equity funds with domestic equity funds when awarding stars.

76.   For investors looking for a no-load, all-purpose bond fund with a riskier bent, Weiss recommends Loomis Sayles Bond.

77.   For short-term profits, though, funds with volatile prices make more sense -- however their net asset values may behave.

78.   For the most part, funds with little exposure to technology fared best.

79.   Fortunately, Brouwer said, good no-load funds with low minimums are available.

80.   Funds with lower duration tend to be less susceptible to movements in interest rates.