3 Top-Performing Mutual Funds to Consider for Your Retirement Portfolio

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 9:02 am ET1min read
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- Zacks Investment Research highlights three top-ranked mutual funds with low fees for retirement portfolios, emphasizing performance, diversification, and cost efficiency.

- Vanguard Capital Opportunity Inv (VHCOX) and JPMorgan Value Advantage I (JVASX) deliver 11.96% and 11.37% five-year returns, while Goldman SachsGS-- US Tax Mgd Eq P (GSDPX) achieves 13.07% with $10B+ market cap focus.

- These funds, categorized as Large Cap Growth, Value, and BlendBLND--, offer stability and long-term growth potential through diversified holdings in established U.S. companies.

- Zacks urges investors to review their portfolios with advisors, suggesting these low-cost options could enhance retirement savings through consistent historical performance.

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 learn about some of Zacks' highest ranked mutual funds with low fees you may want to consider.

Vanguard Capital Opportunity Inv (VHCOX): 0.42% expense ratio and 0.39% management fee. VHCOX is a part of the Large Cap Growth mutual fund category, which invest in many large U.S. companies that are expected to grow much faster compared to other large-cap stocks. VHCOX has achieved five-year annual returns of an astounding 11.96%.

JPMorgan Value Advantage I (JVASX). Expense ratio: 0.74%. Management fee: 0.5%. JVASX is a part of the Large Cap Value category, and invests in equities with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more, but whose share prices do not reflect their intrinsic value. This fund has managed to produce a robust 11.37% over the last five years.

Goldman Sachs US Tax Mgd Eq P (GSDPX): 0.69% expense ratio and 0.64% management fee. GSDPX is part of the Large Cap Blend section, and these mutual funds most often invest in firms with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more. By investing in bigger companies, these funds offer more stability, and are often well-suited for investors with a "buy and hold" mindset. With a five-year annual return of 13.07%, this fund is a well-diversified fund with a long track record of success.

We hope that your investment advisor (if you use one) has you invested in one or all of the top-ranked mutual funds we've reviewed. But if that isn't the case, it might be time to have a conversation or reconsider this vitally important relationship.

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