But we bet you do. Lately it seems as if entire families of funds have come out of nowhere to inhabit the top of the performance rankings. In many instances, yes, you are. Because they haven't been widely marketed, or are aimed primarily at big, institutional investors, these first-class funds receive too little attention despite their sterling records. What's more, especially when investing in stocks of small and midsize companies, buying into a little-known fund with a small asset base gives you a leg up.
Smaller funds are more nimble, able to buy and sell without affecting prices.
We looked at dozens of top-performing funds with unfamiliar names in search of ones worthy of greater attention. This article highlights six of them. What they have in common are experienced, able managers and attention-grabbing records. The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.