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What the new Labour government means for your money

Now that the dust has settled on the election we can take stock of what a Labour win will mean for your finances

3 Magnificent Mutual Funds to Maximize Your Retirement Portfolio

Zacks Equity Research
·2-min read

Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.

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.

If you are looking to diversify your portfolio, consider American Funds Washington Mutual Investors R5 (RWMFX). RWMFX 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. This fund is a winner, boasting an expense ratio of 0.31%, management fee of 0.22%, and a five-year annualized return track record of 10.65%.

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Deutsche Science and Technology A (KTCAX): 0.88% expense ratio and 0.45% management fee. KTCAX is a Sector - Tech mutual fund, allowing investors to own a stake in a notoriously volatile sector with a much more diversified approach. With yearly returns of 13.98% over the last five years, KTCAX is an effectively diversified fund with a long reputation of solidly positive performance.

Lord Abbett Growth Leaders R3 (LGLRX): 1.16% expense ratio and 0.51% management fee. LGLRX 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. With a five-year annual return of 14.28%, this fund is a well-diversified fund with a long track record of success.

These examples highlight the fact that there are some astonishingly good mutual funds out there. If your advisor has you in the good ones, bravo! If not, you may need to have a talk.


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