UNDERSTANDING MUTUAL FUNDS
What are Mutual Funds? A mutual fund pools the funds from several participants and invests them in short-term debt instruments like stocks and bonds. The portfolio contains every investment made by a mutual fund. Shareholders are those who have contributed to mutual funds and purchased shares, giving them the right to a share of the assets and profits of the fund. Why to buy Mutual Funds? The following advantages that mutual funds provide make them one of the greatest financial instruments to use: Professional Management : A group of professional fund managers take care of the fund performance based on detailed research. Diversified portfolio : "Don't put all your eggs in one basket," is a classic adage. The mutual fund investment follows the same general principle. Investing in mutual funds across a variety of industries and businesses lowers the chance of losing money even if one business fails. Affordability : For first investments and subsequent purchases, the majo...