Which are the best mutual fund schemes to invest for long term?

I am a 27-years-old NRI from UAE. I want to start mutual fund investments for 10 years via SIPs of Rs 10,000 monthly. I am not aware about the mutual funds and its workings. Please give suggest mutual fund schemes that are suitable for me and its diversification.
-- Muhammed Yasim A

Since you are new to mutual funds and do not understand much about investing, you should consult a mutual fund advisor before investing. A mutual fund advisor would be able to offer you personalised investment plan after seeking relevant details from you.

Here are a few pointers. One, since you are investing for 10 years, you may consider investing in equity mutual fund schemes. However, you should choose a scheme based on your risk profile.


Here are our recommended equity mutual fund SIP portfolios. This will offer you a rough idea how mutual fund portfolios are created for investors with varying degrees of risk. For more, Best mutual funds to invest in 2018.