| There are many different websites that will offer | | | | Focus fund with a return of 31.46% over the past 3 |
| information on the top mutual funds by category. | | | | yrs. |
| Mutual funds are the best ways you can save for | | | | Fixed income: These mutual funds invest primarily in |
| retirement. | | | | government and corporate debt when the fund |
| You work so hard and yet if you do not save for rainy | | | | holdings appreciate in value, the primary objective of |
| days, then what good is it? While choosing a mutual | | | | these funds is to provide a steady cash flow to |
| fund you should always check the returns it has given | | | | investors. E.g. Morgan Stanley inst: Em De; A (MSIEX) |
| in the last five years or at least 3 years. Find out the | | | | Mixed Equity or equity funds: Equity funds are the high |
| top mutual funds by category and be with the winner. | | | | risk funds. E.g. Ivy: Asset strategy: Y that gave a |
| It is important to understand mutual funds by category | | | | return of 25.13%. |
| as there are different risks and rewards associated | | | | Core: These are large cap blend funds which own big |
| with it. As per the index there are different types of | | | | companies with middle-of-the-road stock prices. E.g. |
| mutual funds ranging from small cap funds, Blue chip | | | | Janus core equity fund (JAEIX) 18.4% |
| funds, mid cap funds, large cap funds and many more. | | | | Sector: These mutual funds are restricted by a |
| These mutual funds are then further categorized by | | | | particular sector. E.g. Fidelity sel energy ser (FSESX) |
| the way they yield returns to individuals. They can be | | | | return of 39.33% |
| global, growth, fixed income, mixed equity, core, and | | | | Investing in mutual funds and stock market is not for |
| sector. | | | | just for the richest but for everyone. It is a necessity |
| Listed below are the Top mutual funds by category | | | | now. Therefore, don't rely on your company to put |
| Global: Index of different countries would be the | | | | your retirement money into just any mutual fund. Make |
| determining factor of such mutual funds performance. | | | | sure you do your research, find the top mutual funds |
| E.g. ishares: Brazil has given a return of 59.11% in the | | | | by category, and decide where you want your |
| past 3 years; Fidelity Latin America (FLATX) has a | | | | investments to be placed. Don't rely on others for your |
| return of 53.45% | | | | financial freedom-take control of your financial future |
| Growth: One of the top mutual funds by category is | | | | today. |
| growth. These are the most popular ones. CGM: | | | | |