How to invest in mutual funds?

What are the different types of Mutual Fund Schemes?


What triggered the new categorization and rationalization of Mutual Fund Schemes?

In October 2017, SEBI issued the rules for categorization and rationalization of Mutual Fund Schemes (MFS). The objective is to make it easier for investors to evaluate options before taking an informed decision. It hopes to do this by having clear distinction between Funds (their asset allocation and investment strategy etc.) and better uniformity. Further, each AMC can have only one Fund per category. Simply put, you can expect more discipline in Fund Managers sticking to the category rules and better comparisons.

What are different types of Mutual Funds?

Choosing a type of Mutual Fund, that is right for you, primarily depends on following parameters:

  • Investment horizon, or how long you intend to hold it
  • Risk Appetite
  • Investment Goal

SEBI has classified Funds into 4 broad types – Equity, Debt, Balanced/Hybrid and Solution Oriented.

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