Today we are featuring top-performing “aggressive growth” equity mutual funds that invest higher-risk equity securities or seek maximum growth without any particular income or time limitations.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Aggressive Growth Equity Funds list.

3 Solid Picks

Alger Spectra A (SPECX) was incepted in September 1968. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by focusing on companies of all market capitalization that have growth potential.

The fund invests in equity securities, like common or preferred stocks, or securities convertible or exchangeable for equity securities, including warrants and rights, primarily in companies whose securities are traded on domestic stock exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. It may engage in selling stocks short.

The fund’s key holdings include Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT).

MainStay Capital Appreciation A (MCSAX) seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in stocks with strong growth in revenues and earnings per share, including companies with expanding product or service markets.

The fund looks for factors like new management, new products, or shifting consumer and economic trends, which could accelerate earnings growth. It is designed for investors seeking to add growth potential to an income-oriented portfolio.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), DIRECTV Group Inc. (DTV) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) are among the fund’s key holdings. Edmund C. Spelman has managed the fund since February 1991.

Evergreen Omega A (EKOAX) seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests substantially all of its assets in common stocks of U.S. companies of any market capitalization.

The fund may be suitable for investors seeking: 1) long-term growth potential, 2) diversification among stocks of various market capitalizations. The fund has outperformed the total annual return of its benchmark index in the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Unit holders have to make a minimum initial investment of $1,000 to enter the Zacks#1 Rank (”Strong Buy”) fund. The fund offers dividends and capital gains annually. Its top holdings include Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Altera Corp. (ALTR) and Visa Inc. (V).

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