Channel3000.com December 18, 2020 8:02 AM newsfeedback@fool.com (Catherine Brock) Posted: Updated: December 19, 2020 12:57 PM Whether you’re an experienced investor or a novice, mutual funds can be effective building blocks for your IRA portfolio. But it’s also true that finding the right mutual funds can be a chore. You have to parse through many options, and all those five-letter symbols can start to make your head spin. Streamline that process by first taking a moment to define what you need from the funds in your IRA. Do you want a minimum-effort portfolio? Market-level growth over the long term? Or aggressive growth to build momentum as fast as possible? If any of those fit, you’re in the right place. Here’s a look at three fund types that match those goals, along with nine mutual funds that could play a role in growing your IRA.