How to find best performing funds? Which website gives correct comparison?

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Ans: Your question is incomplete. There are 48 categories of mutual funds and each one has its own 'top funds' over various time horizons.

Ans: Determining the best mutual funds to invest in depends on various factors including your financial goals, risk tolerance, investment horizon, and market conditions. There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer as what might be the best for one person may not suit another.

Also, past market performance should not be the sole criteria for investing in market funds because such investments are subject to market risk.

But here’s a checkpoint to identify funds which match your risk profile:

• Understand Your Risk Tolerance: Assess how comfortable you are with the possibility of losing money in the short term. If you're comfortable with fluctuations for potentially higher returns, you might have a higher risk tolerance.
• Consider Investment Goals: Are you investing for retirement, short-term gains, or long-term wealth accumulation? Your goals will influence the type of funds you choose.
• Analyse Fund Characteristics: Look at factors like the fund's historical performance, expense ratio, asset allocation, and investment strategy. Funds that have performed consistently well might be worth considering.
• Diversification: Spread your investments across various asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, gold, silver, etc.) to mitigate risk.
• Consult a Financial Advisor: If you're unsure about your risk tolerance or which funds align with your goals, seek advice from a financial advisor.

Commonly, mutual funds are categorised based on risk profiles:

• Equity Funds: These are generally riskier but offer higher growth potential. They invest in stocks and are suitable for investors with a higher risk tolerance and a longer investment horizon.
• Debt Funds: These are less risky as they invest in fixed-income securities like bonds. They're suitable for investors with lower risk tolerance and those seeking steady income.
• Balanced/Hybrid Funds: These maintain a mix of stocks and bonds, offering a balance between growth and income. They can suit moderate risk tolerance.
• Index Funds: These replicate a market index (like the S&P 500), providing diversified exposure at lower costs. They tend to have moderate risk.

Each fund has its own risk level within these categories, so it's important to review the fund's prospectus and historical performance to align it with your risk tolerance.

Lastly, keep in mind that while historical performance can indicate a fund's potential, it's not a guarantee of future returns. Regularly reviewing your investments and adjusting them as your financial situation or goals change is essential.

Ans: Hello;

It depends on your risk appetite, financial profile and investment horizon.

This will lead you to the type of mutual fund you should look at!

Then you should look at rolling returns of funds in your shortlisted category across various time intervals

Evaluate fund performance versus category average and benchmark across time intervals

Check risk adjusted returns

Investment strategy/philosophy of the fund house/fund manager

AUM of the fund and hence TER, past record of the fund house, Exit load, lock-in, if any

Some AMCs do not allow NRIs from US and Canada to invest due to taxation issues. This needs to be borne in mind if you expect to migrate to these countries.

Even others who may allow need lot of paperwork and have constraints.

If you think you can do all this on your own, well and good, else you may contact a mutual fund distributor.

Best wishes;