What Is Mutual Fund?

 Mutual Fund

• A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle consisting of a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. 
• Mutual funds give small or individual investors access to diversified, professionally managed portfolios at a low price.
• Mutual funds are divided into several kinds of categories, representing the kinds of securities they invest in, their investment objectives, and the type of returns they seek.
• Mutual funds charge annual fees (called expense ratios) and, in some cases, commissions, which can affect their overall returns.

  Understanding Mutual Funds

  Mutual funds pool money from the investing public and use that money to buy other securities, usually stocks and bonds. The value of the mutual fund company depends on the performance of the securities it decides to buy. So, when you buy a unit or share of a mutual fund, you are buying the performance of its portfolio or, more precisely, a part of the portfolio's value. Investing in a share of a mutual fund is different from investing in shares of stock.

  Mutual Fund Returns Calculator

  ■ Total investment ₹            ■ expected return rate 12%                                      ■ time period  5yr