Back to top

Image: Bigstock

3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds for Your Retirement - June 17, 2020

Read MoreHide Full Article

If you're invested in any of the funds in our "Magnificent Retirement Mutual Funds" list, congratulations on owning some of the best managed and top-performing mutual funds. If you are lucky enough to discover our list of Top-Ranked Funds for the first time, it's never too late to start investing with the best, especially when it comes to your retirement.

The easiest, most reliable way to judge a mutual fund's quality over time is by analyzing its performance, diversification, and fees. Our Zacks Rank 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 take a look at some of the highest Zacks Ranked mutual funds with the lowest fees.

If you are looking to diversify your portfolio, consider MFS Growth Fund R3 (MFEHX - Free Report) . MFEHX is a Large Cap Growth option; these mutual funds purchase stakes in numerous large U.S. companies that are expected to develop and grow at a faster rate than other large-cap stocks. This fund is a winner, boasting an expense ratio of 0.9%, management fee of 0.54%, and a five-year annualized return track record of 11.36%.

Baron Global Advantage Fund Retail (BGAFX - Free Report) : 1.15% expense ratio and 0.85% management fee. BGAFX is a Global - Equity mutual fund. These funds invest in large markets like the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and operate with very few geographical limitations. BGAFX, with annual returns of 12.79% over the last five years, is a well-diversified fund with a long track record of success.

Janus Henderson Global Technology D (JNGTX - Free Report) : 0.81% expense ratio and 0.64% management fee. With a much more diversified approach, JNGTX--part of the Sector - Tech mutual fund category--gives investors a way to own a stake in the notoriously risky tech sector. The fund is mainly invested in equities, has a long reputation of salutary performance, and has yearly returns of 16.75% over the last five years.

So, there you have it - if your advisor has you invested in any of our "Magnificent Retirement Mutual Funds," they are certainly earning their keep. If not, you may want to look elsewhere.

Do You Know the Top 9 Retirement Investing Mistakes?

Investing in underperforming mutual funds is just one of the key errors that can derail your retirement plans.

To learn more, read our just-released report: 9 Retirement Mistakes You Need to Avoid.


See More Zacks Research for These Tickers


Normally $25 each - click below to receive one report FREE:


JANUS HENDERSON GLB TECH D (JNGTX) - free report >>

MFS Growth R3 (MFEHX) - free report >>

BARON GLOBAL ADVANTAGE FD (BGAFX) - free report >>

Published in