Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds+It is not wise to put all eggs into one basketSo its better to invest your money differently.

+ Mutual Fund - DefinitionA mutual fund is a trust that pools together the savings of a number of investors who share a common financial goal.The money thus collected is then invested in capital market instruments such as shares, stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, debentures and other securities.

+History of Mutual Funds.Started in Europe in the mid 1800.Massachuse Hs Investors Trust - First official Mutual Funds.First 27 years slow Growth & index funds were born in 1970.+Mutual Fund in India.The mutual fund industry in India started in 1963 with the formation of Unit Trust of India, at the initiative of the Government of India and Reserve Bank.

The history of mutual funds in India can be broadly divided into four distinct phases. 1st Phase=1964-19872nd Phase=1987-19933rd Phase=1993-20034th Phase=2003

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+Various Mutual Funds in India

State Bank of India mutual fund ICICI prudential mutual fund TATA mutual fund HDFC mutual fund Birla sun life mutual fund Reliance mutual fund Kotak Mahindra mutual fund etc..

+ *Mutual funds are subject to market risk please read the offer document carefully before investing.

+Types of Mutual Fund+TYPES OF MUTUAL FUNDsMutual FundsBy Maturity PeriodBy Investment ObjectiveEquity Income Balance fundMoney marketGilt fundIndex fundClose ended Open ended +Schemes according to Maturity PeriodOpen-ended Fund :An open-ended Mutual fund is one that is available for subscription and repurchase on a continuous basis. These Funds do not have a fixed maturity period.

Close-ended Fund : A close-ended Mutual fund has a stipulated maturity period e.g. 5-7 years. The fund is open for subscription only during a specified period at the time of launch of the scheme.+Fund according to Investment ObjectiveGrowth / Equity Oriented Scheme :The aim of growth funds is to provide capital appreciation over the medium to long- term. Such funds have comparatively high risks. These schemes provide different options to the investors like dividend option, capital appreciation, etc.Income / Debt Oriented Scheme :The aim of income funds is to provide regular and steady income to investors.Such schemes generally invest in fixed income securities such as bonds, corporate debentures, Government securities and money market instruments. Such funds are less risky compared to equity schemes

+Balanced Fund :The aim of balanced funds is to provide both growth and regular income as such schemes invest both in equities and fixed income securities in the proportion indicated in their offer documents. These are appropriate for investors looking for moderate growth. Index Funds :This schemes invest in the securities in the same weightage comprising of an index. This schemes would rise or fall in accordance with the rise or fall in the index

+Money Market :These funds are also income funds and their aim is to provide easy liquidity, preservation of capital and moderate income. These schemes invest exclusively in safer short-term instruments such as treasury bills, commercial paper and government securities, etc. These funds are appropriate for corporate and individual investors as a means to park their surplus funds for short periods. Gilt Funds :These funds invest exclusively in government securities. Government securities have no default risk.+Advantages+REASONS TO INVEST EXPERT ON YOUR SIDE: When you invest in a mutual fund, you buy into the experience and skills of a fund manager and an army of professional analysts LIMITED RISK: Mutual funds are diversification in action and hence do not rely on the performance of a single entity. MORE FOR LESS: For the price of one blue chip stock for instance, you could get yourself a number of units across a number of companies and industries when you invest in a fund! EASY INVESTING: You can invest in a mutual fund with as little as Rs. 5,000. Salaried individuals also have the option of investing in a monthly savings plan. CONVENIENCE: You can investdirectly with afund house, or through your bank orfinancial adviser,oreven over the internet. +INVESTOR PROTECTION: A mutual fund in India is registered with SEBI, which also monitors the operations of the fund to protect your interests. QUICK ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY: It's good to know that should you need your money at short notice, you can usually get it in four working days. TRANSPARENCY: As an investor, you get updates on the value of your units, information on specific investments made by the mutual fund and the fund manager's strategy and outlook. LOW TRANSACTION COSTS: A mutual fund, by sheer scale of its investments is able to carry out cost-effective brokerage transactions. TAX BENEFITS: Over the years, tax policies on mutual funds have been favorable to investors and continue to be so. +Financial GoalsIdentify What to BuyEvaluate Funds from various Mutual Fund Cos.OnlineOfflineMutual Fund Co. and othersFinancial DistributorFill Up FormAttach Relevant DocumentsSubmitHOW TO BUY?+Risk in Investing+RISK FACTORS OF MUTUAL FUNDSTHE RISK-RETURN TRADE-OFF: The most important relationship to understand is the risk-return trade-off. Higher the risk greater the returns/loss and lower the risk lesser the returns/loss. MARKET RISK: Sometimes prices and yields of all securities rise and fall. Broad outside influences affecting the market in general lead to this. CREDIT RISK: The debt servicing ability of a company through its cash flows determines the Credit Risk faced by you. Inflation Risk: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time. INTEREST RATE RISK: In a free market economy interest rates are difficult if not impossible to predict. POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT POLICY RISK: Changes in government policy and political decision can change the investment environment. LIQUIDITY RISK: Liquidity risk arises when it becomes difficult to sell the securities that one has purchased. +SummaryThe Mutual Fund Industry is a growth industry.

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