so, what id like to do is invest bitcoins to a stock or mutual fund account, but am not sure the best way to go about it. any tips/advice?
I would not recommend this form of investment, since you can easily be scammed by such a mutual fund and won't ever get your funds back.
Why can't you just buy btc and keep them in your wallet? It would a much safer way out, and the current price of bitcoin is rather favorable for new investors.