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These 3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds Will Help Boost Your Retirement Portfolio September 09, 2020

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Our "Magnificent Retirement Mutual Funds" list includes some of the best managed and best performing funds around. If you're already invested in these, congratulations! But if you're just now discovering them, don't worry. When it comes to your retirement, it's never too late to start investing in the best.

Great performance, diversification, and low fees: it's a pretty simple formula for a great mutual fund. Some are better than others, but utilizing our Zacks Rank, we have identified three mutual funds that would make great additions to long-term investors' portfolios.

Let's break down some of the mutual funds with the highest Zacks Rank and the lowest fees.

If you are looking to diversify your portfolio, consider T. Rowe Price New America Growth Adviser (PAWAX - Free Report) . PAWAX is a part of the Large Cap Growth mutual fund category, which invest in many large U.S. companies that are expected to grow much faster compared to other large-cap stocks. This fund is a winner, boasting an expense ratio of 1.05%, management fee of 0.64%, and a five-year annualized return track record of 16.23%.

American Century Fundamental Equity R (AFDRX - Free Report) : 1.3% expense ratio and 0.84% management fee. AFDRX is classified as a Large Cap Blend fund. More often than not, Large Cap Blend mutual funds invest in companies with a market cap of over $10 billion. Buying stakes in bigger companies offer these funds more stability, and are well-suited for investors with a "buy and hold" mindset. AFDRX, with annual returns of 10.13% over the last five years, is a well-diversified fund with a long track record of success.

AB Discovery Growth Adviser (CHCYX - Free Report) . Expense ratio: 0.72%. Management fee: 0.61%. Five year annual return: 12.7%. CHCYX is a Mid Cap Growth mutual fund. These mutual funds choose companies with a stock market valuation between $2 billion and $10 billion.

There you have it. If your financial advisor had you put your money into any of our "Magnificent Retirement Mutual Funds," then they've got you covered. If not, you may need to talk.

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