What Are The Best Mutual Funds To Invest In For 2021?
Get a list of some of the best mutual funds for 2021 hand-picked by Cube’s MF Advisory partner Wealth First. Use the Cube Wealth app to invest in these top quality mutual funds and create wealth for your future.
December 3, 2020
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Investors are always looking for the best options for wealth creation. Mutual funds may fit this bill depending on your investment goals and risk profile. But nobody really tells you which mutual funds are the best out of the many choices available.
Luckily, we work with the best mutual fund advisor who recommends a curated list of funds for Cube users every month. This blog contains a snippet of the best funds currently being recommended by our mutual fund advisor, Wealth First.
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What Are The Different Types Of Mutual Funds?
Mutual funds are categorized based on the securities they invest in, risk profile, maturity period, fund objective, and more. Here are the 7 broad types of mutual funds:
1. Money market funds
2. Fixed income funds
3. Equity funds
4. Balanced funds
5. Index funds
6. Specialty funds
7. Fund-of-funds
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However, our Cube Wealth app simplifies things and shows you funds based on these easy to understand categories:
1. Liquid mutual funds
2. Debt mutual funds
3. Conservative mutual funds
4. Moderate mutual funds
5. Aggressive mutual funds
6. International mutual funds
7. Tax Saving mutual funds
Full List Of The Best Mutual Funds For 2021
1. Liquid mutual funds
Liquid funds are open ended schemes that fall under the debt funds category. Liquid funds have an average portfolio maturity of 91 days. Liquid funds carry a low risk and offer high liquidity.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Axis Liquid Fund
6.39%
6.75%
Kotak Liquid Fund
6.25%
6.66%
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund
6.38%
6.77%
2. Debt mutual funds
Debt funds invest in debt and money market instruments like treasury bills, corporate bonds, etc. Debt funds are safer than equity funds.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
IDFC Banking & PSU Debt Fund
9.28%
8.47%
Axis Banking and PSU Debt Fund
9.02%
8.58%
HDFC Money Market Fund
7.52%
7.36%
3. Conservative mutual funds
Conservative funds include equity funds that carry a comparatively lower risk.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Motilal Oswal Focused 25 Fund
4.56%
7.54%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund
5.39%
9.88%
4. Moderate mutual funds
Moderate funds include equity funds that are safer than aggressive funds but riskier than conservative funds. However, moderate funds may give better returns than conservative funds.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund
5.46%
8.80%
Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund
4.33%
8.89%
SBI Magnum Multicap Fund
1.71%
7.64%
5. Aggressive mutual funds
Aggressive funds include equity funds that are high risk high reward investments.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Axis Small Cap Fund
8.96%
11.11%
PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund
6.62%
7.66%
Kotak Small Cap Fund
3.06%
8.61%
6. International mutual funds
International mutual funds invest in international companies like Tesla, Facebook, Google, etc. that are listed on international indices like the S&P 500.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Franklin India Feeder - Franklin U.S. Opportunities Fund
24.65%
18.16%
Edelweiss Greater China Equity Off-shore Fund
18.90%
18.63%
PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund
27.24%
16.84%
7. Tax Saving mutual funds
Tax saving mutual funds or ELSS funds are equity funds that come with a 3 year lock-in period. ELSS funds offer tax benefits of up to ₹1,50,000 under section 80C.
Mutual Fund Name
3 Year Returns
5 Year Returns
Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund
7.62%
NA
Kotak Tax Saver Fund
4.49%
7.99%
Note: All facts and figures are updated as of 03/12/2020.
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Summary
With 2021 right around the corner, you may want to think about adding wealth creation to your new year resolution. Investing in the right mutual funds today can lead to better returns tomorrow. Cube makes this possible by helping you invest in the best mutual funds in a simple and straightforward manner.
Shriram is a Consultant at CubeWealth. He has developed cutting edge IT products for over 2 years before turning to his passion for the written word. His love for philosophy, developing products, and empowering people through quality content is what got him to CubeWealth.
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