Share Market

Investing in Mutual Funds has become very popular in recent past. There are over 750 schemes and more than 25 Asset Management Companies in India. We must pick up a mutual fund that has been performing the best over ups and downs of the stock market in the last few years. Let’s have a look at the best mutual funds to invest in 2011 for a robust portfolio.

DSPBR Top 100 Equity Reg

It is an open ended large cap equity fund bench-marked against BSE 100 running for 7 years now. It has returned an astounding 35% since launch. You can surely pick up some of DSPRB, this year.

DSPBR Balanced

DSPBR Balanced is a hybrid equity oriented fund that is bench marked against CRISIL Balanced. With a track record of 11 years and a below average risk profile, the returns have been quite good.

Franklin India Bluechip

Since 17 long years, Franklin India Bluechip fund is a veteran of a fund, bench marked against the Sensex. It has been giving high returns, around 26.5% since launch. It has a low risk profile and thus great to pick up.

Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity

Birla Sun Life is bench marked against the BSE 200 and is 9 year old fund has that has become prominent since 2006. Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity has an allocation to both large caps and mid caps. It has a below average risk profile and thus is a great open ended fund for this year.

HDFC Prudence

A greatly relied upon; HDFC Prudence has been in existence since 1994 with an annual returns of around 22%. Nearly 50% of its portfolio is in large caps while the rest is in small and mid caps. It is a great choice in the hybrid category for year 2011.

HDFC Tax Saver

Another Equity Linked Saving Scheme from HDFC, launched 15 years back has returned an amazing 35%. Bench marked against S&P CNX 500, it has delivered high returns with a moderate risk profile. It has maintained 60% allocation to large cap stocks and the rest to mid and small cap.

Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver

A 17 year old Equity Linked Savings Scheme fund has delivered returns of 16% years after years. It is bench marked against BSE 100 and nearly 60% of its holding is in large cap stocks and the rest in mid cap and small cap.