A recent list of "the best mutual funds" is best ignored. The funds prised in this piece are not great funds, just a few that got lucky by being in the right investments at the right time. Plus, most of the funds are eclectic, expensive, and extremely risky. Then, Tom defends his Bob Brinker criticism and a listener asks:

• Should a multi-fund portfolio be converted to ETFs?

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