This document provides an overview of mutual funds, including their definition, advantages, structure, growth in India, and steps for choosing the right mutual fund. Some key points include:
- Mutual funds offer diversification and professional management, allowing regular investors to build a diversified portfolio for a low initial investment.
- A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment scheme that pools money from investors to invest in stocks, bonds, and other securities.
- The structure of a mutual fund includes sponsors, trustees, an asset management company, custodian, and registrar.
- The mutual fund industry in India has grown significantly over the past few decades, with total assets under management increasing over 100% in the last