US equity mutual funds managed to remain in 'the black' for a second straight month after crude oil and other commodity prices pulled back slightly in the last week of May. Listen to Tom's monthly analysis of equity fund performance.

Equity mutual funds pulled out of their 5 month tailspin this month. In all 98% of equity and mixed equity

funds posted plus-side returns. Tom provides insight into how recent events have contributed to this month's turn

around.

Equity mutual funds declined for a fourth straight month in Febuary as markets continue to be plagued by uncertainty over the US economy. However, 18 Lipper Classifications chalked up plus side returns so there are still a few pearls to be found.