Are you a first-time investor? Here are some of the best mutual funds to consider
If you are a first-time investor, we are sure you are perplexed by the thousands of mutual funds available. Don't be concerned! In this article, we have listed top five mutual funds worth considering.
There are hundreds of mutual fund alternatives already in the market, not to mention new ones that are being introduced, when it comes to investing in mutual funds. As a result, in such a circumstance, it is even more difficult for first-time investors who want to invest in mutual funds to earn a fortune.
However, while you match your investments with your financial goals, investing in a solid balance of equity and debt is the way to go. However, for someone who has never experienced market volatility, this would be impossible to grasp. Furthermore, due to a lack of expertise, they are unaware of what fits them. Even risk profiling will not fix the problem completely.
That being said, as a first-time investor, you should do certain things before embarking on your financial adventure. Having an investment aim is one of them and is critical since it will help you understand why you are investing. However, while doing so choosing the correct fund is critical for accomplishing the investment goals. Moreover, diversification would assist you lower your investment risk.
You will come across two types of investments: lumpsum and systematic investment plans (SIP). So, until you develop knowledge and ability in predicting market trends, investing through SIP is the best way to go. Having said that, try to avoid investing in anything other than the growth option such as dividend plan, dividend reinvestment plan, bonus plan, etc.
The top five funds for those who are investing for the first time are shown below.
Trailing Returns (%)
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1-Year
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3-Year
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5-Year
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10-Year
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ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund
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41.87
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20.95
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15.30
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17.08
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Edelweiss Aggressive Hybrid Fund
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24.72
|
16.64
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13.57
|
12.58
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Canara Robeco Equity Hybrid Fund
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20.04
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17.88
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14.52
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15.24
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Kotak Equity Hybrid Fund
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25.66
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20.02
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13.33
|
13.43
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Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund
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16.39
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16.56
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13.58
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11.86
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