Debt mutual funds see outflow of Rs 96,948 crore in May after April surge. What triggered the reversal?
1. Equity Funds focus on stocks for long-term growth but carry higher risks.
2. Debt Funds invest in fixed-income securities, ideal for conservative investors seeking stable returns.
3. Hybrid Funds combine equities and debt for a balanced approach. They are also called balanced funds.
4. Index Funds aim to replicate market index performance for passive investors.
Other options include Sector Funds, Thematic Funds, Money Market Funds, Tax Saving Funds (ELSS), and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which unlike Index funds require a demat and trading account. Each type of mutual fund comes with its own set of risks and potential returns, so it's essential for investors to carefully assess their investment goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon before choosing the mutual fund for their portfolio. In India, mutual funds are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board, ensuring investor protection. Mutual funds generally provide liquidity, enabling investors to buy or sell shares on any trading day at the fund's net asset value (NAV). Mutual fund net asset value (NAV) is typically calculated at the end of each trading day, based on the closing prices of the fund's underlying assets.
