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How to choose the right mutual funds across time durations: 3, 5 and 7 years? Read here 

There are hundreds of mutual fund schemes available to investors, so it is important to pick the right fund category based on time horizon and risk appetite.

The best fund categories are Ultra-Short Duration funds, Short Duration Funds, Conservative Hybrid Funds, Banking and PSU funds.

Conservative/balanced investors should consider 25-30% equity in Aggressive Hybrid Funds.

Aggressive investors should consider 40-50% equity in Flexicap funds and Large-cap funds.

Conservative investors should consider 30-40% equity in Passive Largecap funds and Aggressive Hybrid funds

Balanced investors should consider 40-60% equity in Flexicap funds, Large-cap funds and Large-&-Midcap Funds

Aggressive investors should consider 75% equity in Flexicap funds, Large-cap funds, Large-&-Midcap Funds, Midcap & Smallcap Funds, and International Funds.

It is important to pick the right funds within the category as well.

Investors should consider taking help from investment advisors to plan their finances, pick fund categories and schemes.

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