Large-Cap, Small-Cap, Mid-Cap, Multi-Cap… Is all the financial jargon around mutual funds confusing you? I’ve put on my thinking cap to help you understand all the fuss around these caps.
You may have gotten suggestions from friends and family to invest in “big companies” or “large-cap funds” because they are “reliable” and “consistent”.
But what makes them reliable and consistent? And why should you even be investing in these funds? Let’s break it down & understand large-cap funds.
Equity mutual funds which invest a large chunk of their money in companies that have a huge market capitalization are known as large-Cap Funds. According to SEBI guidelines, any company with a market cap of above ₹ 26,677.06 Cr is a large-cap company.
Basically, these companies have a huge market capitalization because they are iconic industry leaders. This is why large-cap companies have a proven historical track record of creating steady wealth and consistent dividends over the long term for their investors.
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Large-cap funds are ideal for investors looking to grow wealth over 5+ years. So generally, these funds can find their way into retirement plans, your child’s university/college fees, or to simply pay your future self.
Thus, to get the most out of these funds, you must be prepared to stick to the fund for the long run.
People invest in large-cap funds to:
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Generally, a company’s market cap determines the benefits and associated risks of investing in it. So larger the market cap, lesser the risk and better returns. This is one of the biggest reasons why large-cap funds are considered to be less risky as compared to small-cap or mid-cap funds.
Here are some of the other advantages of investing in large-cap funds:
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While large-cap funds are more stable and less risky as compared to small-cap and mid-cap funds, they do come with their own share of disadvantages.
Here are some of the disadvantages of investing in large-cap funds:
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Note: All facts and figures are updated as of 23/09/2020.
While we update our pages regularly, we advise you to check the Cube Wealth App for the latest data.
Before investing in any scheme, it is important to understand what your goals are and the risk profile. Talk to our wealth coaches to understand if this is the right investment for you.
That said, large-cap funds can be a stable addition to an investor’s portfolio regardless of age because they offer steady returns with reasonably lower risk.
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