Mutual Funds are the best choice for those who want their hard-earned money to work equally hard . Our Wealth Management plans will build & manage a high-performing portfolio curated to your life’s needs. Mutual Funds have emerged as a biggest and most sought-after investment option in modern times. But with so many funds and schemes in the market, it has become mind-boggling to choose the right fund/scheme. Having invested in mutual funds, there is another more herculean task of monitoring and managing the funds according to market volatility. We will help you in evaluating the correct fund/scheme suitable to you based on your risk-bearing appetite and financial goals and managing your folios across different funds/schemes. Our investors can view all their mutual fund investments in our platform through client login.
According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), an open-ended fund or scheme is one that is available for repurchase and subscription continuously. The key feature of open-ended funds is liquidity. Moreover, these funds do not have any fixed maturity period. Investors can conveniently purchase and sell units at the Net Asset Value (NAV), which is declared daily.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) defines close-ended funds as mutual funds that have a stipulated maturity period. These mutual funds are available for subscription during a specified period at the time of the scheme’s launch. Investors can invest in these mutual funds during this New Fund Offer (NFO) period, post which, they can list the units on the stock exchanges.
A bond fund, also referred to as a debt fund, is a pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in bonds (government, municipal, corporate, convertible) and other debt instruments, such as mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The primary goal of a bond fund is often that of generating monthly income for investors.
A bond fund or debt fund is a fund that invests in bonds, or other debt securities. Bond funds can be contrasted with stock funds and money funds.
A bond fund, also referred to as a debt fund, is a pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in bonds (government, municipal, corporate, convertible) and other debt instruments, such as mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The primary goal of a bond fund is often that of generating monthly income for investors.
An equity mutual fund invests largely in the stocks of various companies to generate returns. Equity fund investments are linked to higher risk as compared to other types of mutual funds. Moreover, equity funds are ‘not one size fits all’. There are a variety of equity funds classified by their investment objective that need to be mapped to your risk profile.
Real assets are physical assets that have an intrinsic worth due to their substance and properties. Real assets include precious metals, commodities, real estate, land, equipment, and natural resources.
A sector fund is a fund that invests solely in businesses that operate in a particular industry or sector of the economy. Sector funds are commonly structured as mutual funds or exchange-traded funds
Equity mutual funds can be differentiated based on investment objective: Though the objective of all equity funds is generally capital appreciation, it is the risk taken to achieve this objective that varies. This further depends upon the types of stocks that the fund invests in. Some types of equity mutual funds based on their investment objective are:
1. Small-cap Equity Funds
These equity mutual fund schemes invest in companies that rank above 250 in terms of their full market capitalization (as per SEBI guidelines). These funds are considered to be riskier than mid- or large-cap equity funds but can offer the relatively higher returns. Their minimum exposure to such stocks is 65% of the total assets.
2. Mid-cap Equity Funds
These equity mutual fund schemes invest in companies who rank between 101 and 250 by their full market capitalization. These funds are considered to be less risky than small-cap funds, but more than large-cap funds. Their minimum exposure to such stocks is 65% of the total assets.
3. Large-cap Equity Funds
These equity mutual fund schemes invest in companies who rank between 1 and 100 in terms of full market capitalization. These funds are considered to be the least risky as far as equity fund-picking goes. Their minimum exposure to such stocks is 80% of the total assets.
4. Large- & Mid-cap Equity Funds
These equity mutual funds equally divide the allocation between large- and mid-cap equity and related instruments and have the potential to offer high returns. The mandated minimum exposure to both large-cap and mid-cap stocks is 35% each of the total assets.
5. Multi-cap funds
V Multi-cap equity funds invest in stocks across large-, mid-, and, small-cap companies. Depending on the market conditions, the fund manager decides the predominant investments. Their minimum exposure to such stocks is 65% of the total assets
Here are some of the reasons to consider mutual funds for retirement planning:
Child Care Mutual Funds A children’s gift mutual fund is especially designed to aid the future requirements as a child grows up. Such a fund is categorised under Hybrid or Balanced Mutual Funds. You can opt to invest in a Children’s Gift mutual fund to get long-term benefits. Advantages of investing: A children’s gift fund has a lock-in period of 18 years which ensures that you are investing in a disciplined scheme
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme information and other related documents carefully before investing. AMFI ARN-171017
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