One type of investment that psychiatrists might find especially intriguing are health care mutual funds-specialized portfolios that invest in medical companies ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturers to biotechnology firms to health maintenance organizations. Although these industry-specific funds should not be held in isolation, they can provide solid long-term growth potential to a well-diversified portfolio. Here's key information on five top funds:

Eaton Vance Traditional Worldwide Health Sciences

Notes: Performance results are average annualized figures for the five years through Jan. 31, 1997, as provided by Morningstar Inc. of Chicago. The T. Rowe Price fund debuted in December 1995.

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