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Should You Add These 3 Top-Performing Mutual Funds to Your Portfolio?

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There is never a wrong time to invest in mutual funds for retirement. So, if you're still looking for the best mutual funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be a great guide.

The easiest, most reliable way to judge a mutual fund's quality over time is by analyzing its performance, diversification, and fees. The Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, which covers over 19,000 mutual funds, has helped us identify three outstanding options that are perfect for any long-term investors' portfolios that is retirement-focused.

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

Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity & Income Adviser

(BAHAX - Free Report) has a 1.45% expense ratio and 0.9% management fee. BAHAX is a Europe - Equity mutual fund investing in stocks across the vast European continent. With yearly returns of 15.75% over the last five years, this fund clearly wins.

American Funds Growth Portfolio R4

(RGWEX - Free Report) is a stand out amongst its peers. RGWEX is a Large Cap Growth mutual fund, and these funds invest in many large U.S. firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than their large-cap peers. With five-year annualized performance of 12.26%, expense ratio of 0.34% and management fee of 0%, this diversified fund is an attractive buy with a strong history of performance.

Transamerica Large Cap Value A

(TWQAX - Free Report) : 0.98% expense ratio and 0.59% management fee. TWQAX is a Large Cap Value mutual fund, which invests in stocks with a market cap of $10 billion of more, but whose share prices do not reflect their intrinsic value. With a five-year annual return of 15.27%, this fund is a well-diversified fund with a long track record of success.

There you have it. If your financial advisor had you put your money into any of our top-ranked funds, then they've got you covered. If not, you may need to talk.

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