By Kirk Shinkle

“When it comes to choosing a mutual fund, there’s nothing better than a solid track record.”

By Rob Wherry

“Many investors get peace of mind out of putting their money in the hands of an experienced mutual fund manager. The argument goes that a manager who lived through the savings-and-loan crisis, Black Monday or the tech boom-and-bust is better prepared to avoid the next downturn.”

These funds rose to the pinnacle in 11 categories for the past one, three, five, ten and 20 years.

By Christopher Williams

“Jeffrey Auxier applies his farming wisdom to fund management: Patience and humility pay—but sometimes a bit of bravado helps.”

By Peter Staas

“We value his unique perspective—his recommendations in our February 2008 issue have generally borne fruit—and relish the opportunity to pick his brain.”