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UNDERSTANDING MUTUAL FUNDS

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  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...

CORPORATE FIXED DEPOSITS

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 CORPORATE FDs Vs. BANK FDs As is public knowledge, when discussing savings and investing, it is crucial to understand the motivations and feelings of investors. It is challenging for anyone to successfully save money continuously, despite the fact that it is one of the most crucial parts of wealth creation. You may build money and live a quality life while achieving your hopes and goals by setting aside a little portion of your income. A well-planned investment and saving routine can help someone exponentially increase their wealth in a number of different ways. One of them is also referred to as a fixed deposit, the most popular financial instruments in India. As an all-purpose answer for everyone, from saving for a trip to saving for retirement, FDs have long been one of India's most popular investment products. Fixed deposits are currently not the ideal option for long-term goals, despite all the aforementioned investment feelings. However, if the objective is urgent or short-t...

UNDERSTANDING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS

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While investing in a mutual fund, it is crucial for investors to consider the total expense ratio, commonly known as the expense ratio. It is an amount that is hidden from view but directly affects the final returns that are realized. This ratio displays the total costs incurred by a mutual fund plan. Due to their propensity to focus on the returns being created, investors do not usually pay much attention to this figure. The total expense ratio has a significant impact; therefore, it is important to understand how it is calculated as well as how things are evolving in general. Annual percentage figure The total expense ratio provides a general indication of the annual percentage amount that goes into funding operating costs. The costs that are taken into account in the ratio include those related to sales and marketing, advertising, fund management fees, and even other administrative expenditures related to maintaining the fund. A percentage indicates how much of the return actually s...