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Are these 3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds In Your Retirement 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 learn about some of Zacks' highest ranked mutual funds with low fees you may want to consider.

American Funds Growth Fund of America R3 (RGACX): 0.94% expense ratio and 0.25% management fee. RGACX 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. RGACX has achieved five-year annual returns of an astounding 11.12%.

Franklin Utilities C (FRUSX) is a stand out amongst its peers. FRUSX is a Sector - Utilities fund, and these types of mutual funds are known for their stability; they focus on companies that provide essential services to millions of people on a daily basis like electric power, gas distribution, and water supply. With five-year annualized performance of 11.68%, expense ratio of 1.21% and management fee of 0.46%, this diversified fund is an attractive buy with a strong history of performance.

MFS Blended Research Value Equity C (BRUGX - Free Report) . Expense ratio: 1.46%. Management fee: 0.25%. Five year annual return: 11.18%. BRUGX 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.

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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