As it is investment season and people are desperate to save from that dreaded taxman and invest in instruments classified under Sec80c , here are my top 3 Tax Saving Mutual Funds.
For Mfs 2009 chk this post Top Tax Saving Mutual Funds (ELSS) 2009
SBI Magnum Taxgain
NAV : 52.63 (07/03/08)
RISK/ RETURN: low /high
EXPENSE RATIO 1.89
SBI Magnum Taxgain has managed to remain at No. 1 this year. With solid companies and an enviable track record this is the Mf to be in.
| Top Holdings | As on 29/02/08 | |||||
| Name of Holding | % Net Assets | |||||
Reliance Industries |
4.91 | |||||
Larsen & Toubro |
3.87 | |||||
Welspun-Gujarat Stahl Rohren |
3.78 | |||||
Reliance Communications |
3.17 | |||||
HDFC |
2.84 | |||||
No. 2 HDFC Tax Saver
NAV : 157.131 (07/03/08)
RISK/ RETURN: below avg / above avg
EXPENSE RATIO 2.14
This fund has always been in the top 3 list and has a slightly higher risk profile.
| Top Holdings | As on 31/01/08 | |||||
| Name of Holding | % Net Assets | |||||
ICICI Bank |
7.18 | |||||
Larsen & Toubro |
6.02 | |||||
I T C |
5.65 | |||||
Crompton Greaves |
5.42 | |||||
Reliance Industries |
5.11 | |||||
No. 3 HDFC Long term Advantage Fund
NAV : 52.63 (07/03/08)
RISK/ RETURN: low /high
EXPENSE RATIO 2.16
The LT advantage fund scores in terms of safety over the HDFC Taxsaver and is also a solid pick if u choose safety over returns.
| Top Holdings | As on 29/02/08 | |||||
| Name of Holding | % Net Assets | |||||
ICICI Bank |
6.36 | |||||
Reliance Industries |
5.82 | |||||
Blue Star |
5.64 | |||||
SBI |
4.49 | |||||
Thermax |
4.26 | |||||

what is an expense ratio?
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp
Hey you seem to be an astute investor!
its easy to tell others
im still trying to get my act together
give a latest nav
yes it is good but we need latest nav i.e. nav as on today or yesterday
if u want the latest nav go to the website of hdfc mutual fund or sbi mutual fund and check it out