Investing in mutual funds has gained significant traction in India. The ballooning size of the assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry is a testament to its increasing popularity. While fund houses and others involved with the industry have played a crucial role in popularisingthem, one entity has worked to protect investors’ interests by regulating mutual funds. It’s the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

When you invest in mutual funds, a professional team of experts manages your money. This management incurs costs in the form of operational expenses, which include allocation charges, advertising costs, etc. The mutual fund company recovers these expenses from the investors, in the form of expense ratio, within the limits prescribed by SEBI.

Mutual funds have evolved as a popular investment option for several investors. Thanks to their professional management, diversification benefits, and the ability to provide capital appreciation coupled with initiatives undertaken by the regulatory bodies, mutual funds have become a viable financial option for addressing short and long-term goals. If you are a beginner looking to invest in mutual funds, you must know certain things to get started. What are these? Let’s find out.

A systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a mutual fund investment strategy. It is a facility allowing investors to make regular, scheduled investments in funds linked to the share market for a predetermined period.

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By this time, you must be familiar with mutual funds. Skim through newspapers, watch television, or browse the internet; in all likelihood, you would have encountered several ads related to mutual funds. But what exactly are mutual funds, and why is there so much talk surrounding them? Let’s find out.

Registrar and transfer agents (RTAs) are among the key players in India’s mutual fund ecosystem. RTAs help mutual fund companies and investors in equal measures and are pivotal in the smooth operations of the industry. So, who exactly are RTAs, and what’s their role? Let’s find out.

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Long-term wealth creation is one of the primary reasons why investors are drawn toward mutual funds. Find out the key role of mutual funds in wealth building.

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