3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds for Your Retirement

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 way to judge a mutual fund's quality over time is by analyzing its performance, diversification, and fees. Using the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of over 19,000 mutual funds, we've identified three outstanding mutual funds that are ideally suited to help long-term investors pursue and achieve their retirement investing goals.

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 Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity & Income Adviser (BAHAX). BAHAX is a Europe - Equity mutual fund investing in stocks across the vast European continent. This fund is a winner, boasting an expense ratio of 1.45%, management fee of 0.9%, and a five-year annualized return track record of 15.5%.

Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio (FSENX) is a stand out amongst its peers. FSENX is classified as a Sector - Energy mutual fund. Throughout the massive global energy sector, these funds hold a wide range of quickly changing and vitally important industries. With five-year annualized performance of 26.42%, expense ratio of 0.65% and management fee of 0.64%, this diversified fund is an attractive buy with a strong history of performance.

MassMutual Premier Small/Mid Cap Opportunities R5 (MSCDX). Expense ratio: 0.74%. Management fee: 0.57%. Five year annual return: 12.68%. MSCDX is a Small Cap Blend mutual fund, and usually targets stocks with market caps of less than $2 billion, letting investors diversify their funds among other kinds of small-cap equities.

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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