Stock Funds Hold 10.3% Gain Through Q3 2026
U.S. stock mutual funds posted an average total return of 2.2% for the third quarter, contributing to an overall gain of 10.3% for the year so far. Despite a slowdown in market momentum during the third quarter, investors in stock funds are on track for positive returns.
By William Power. Using football terminology, the stock market had a solid first half but struggled to advance in the third quarter. Even so, fund investors are on track for a win. 2%.
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