Top-rated Equity Funds to Invest in
Last Updated : Aug. 5, 2019, 10:39 a.m.
The inflation that you face outside can make the returns from traditional fixed deposit and bank accounts redundant. And, it’s not going to be any different as time moves on. So, the need of the hour is to think out of the box and invest in mutual funds that can take your money to the level to live smoothly amid inflation. These funds come in several categories such as equity. So, if you have long-term goals to achieve and possess a high risk-appetite, no doubt these funds can help you attain such goals. Also, these funds come assigned with different rating ranging from 1-5 stars. The funds with 3-5 rating creates a good impression as they are assigned the same on account of good performance over the years. Let’s check out some of the top-rated equity funds you should invest in.
List of Top-rated Equity Funds You Should Look to Invest
What works for investors trusting these funds is the scope for high returns they generate by investing in high return proposition of equities.
| Top-rated Equity Funds | Rating | 1-year Return | 3-year Return | 5-year Return | 10-year Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Small Cap Fund | 5 Star | -9.43% | 10.78% | 18.28% | - |
| Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund | 5 Star | -9.11% | 7.64% | 15.13% | - |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund | 5 Star | -14.69% | 8.99% | 12.26% | 13.57% |
| Reliance Large Cap Fund | 5 Star | -0.24% | 10.17% | 11.04% | 12.15% |
| Axis Bluechip Fund | 5 Star | 0.73% | 12.52% | 11.33% | - |
| Franklin India Prima Fund | 4 Star | -7.67% | 5.48% | 12.23% | 16.39% |
| DSP Midcap Fund | 4 Star | -8.55% | 6.22% | 12.75% | 16.48% |
| HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund | 4 Star | -13.07% | 5.23% | 11.42% | 17.63% |
| Axis Focused 25 Fund | 4 Star | -6.63% | 12.00% | 13.14% | - |
Note – The data is sourced from Value Research as on July 31, 2019, and pertains to the regular plan of the schemes shown above.
How to Invest in Top-rated Equity Funds?
Investment in top-rated equity funds can be made through either a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) or lump sum. With SIP, you would be investing in mutual funds at regular intervals of your choice. You can choose from any of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual frequencies for SIP investment. On the other hand, lump sum typically means investing for one time.
How to Invest in Top-rated Equity Mutual Funds Online?
Investing in these funds is easy online at Wishfin, a renowned marketplace that shows a list of top-performing mutual fund schemes. You can thus compare and invest in the best. You can follow the steps below to start investing.
- Go to www.wishfin.com
- Click on ‘Mutual Funds’
- Go to ‘Register’
- Enter your mobile number
- Click on ‘Get Started’
- Mention your name, email ID, the city you live in
- Create a password that conforms to alphabet, numeric and special character requirements Click on ‘Sign Up’
Your account will be created so that you can login.
After Login
- Go to ‘Explore Mutual Funds’
- Click on ‘Equity’ icon
- A list of equity funds with different ratings, denoted in stars, will flash on the screen
- Click on ‘Invest’ below any of the top-rated schemes you wish to invest in
Disclaimer – “Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme document carefully before investing”