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What Are Mutual Funds - Basics, Types, Benefits, & More!

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April 18, 2024
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Picking stocks is an uphill task even for the most skilled retail investors. There are too many companies, too many stocks, and too much noise in the market. That’s why barely 1% of India invests in direct stocks. 

But there’s a solution to the noise - mutual funds. You may have heard of it through friends, family, or numerous TV ads. Significantly more Indians invest in mutual funds than stocks.   

We’re going to help you understand why starting with what is a mutual fund, the various types of mutual funds you can invest in, and the pros & cons of India’s increasingly popular asset class. 

What Are Mutual Funds?

A mutual fund is an asset that uses a pool of money from investors to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities. Every mutual fund is managed by a fund manager and a team of analysts. 

Fund managers are experts who have years if not decades of experience in finance. They take the pain of research away from investors who don’t have the time or resources to pore over charts.  

The mutual fund industry hit a milestone in March 2022. 12.95 crore portfolios were actively investing in mutual funds in India. You may have guessed why. 

Mutual funds uncomplicate the confusing world of stocks and bonds. Moreover, when you buy a mutual fund, you get to own many stocks and b

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