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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Fund of Funds (FoF) Schemes- Features and Characteristics

A Fund of Funds (FoF) scheme invests the investible amount in different mutual fund schemes, instead of individual shares or bonds to ensure better diversification. An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a mutual fund scheme units of
Large Cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap –Features and Characteristics

Mid Cap and Small Cap funds have been in news regularly for the past two years for their better returns over Large Cap funds, and the trend is slowly reversing. Recently, Securities and Exchange Board of India
Hybrid Fund Scheme – Features and Characteristics

A Hybrid Mutual Fund scheme offers a proper mix of equity funds and debt funds for the investor, based on his risk appetite. It is mainly a mix of investment in equity and debt. Hybrid funds are
Solution Oriented Mutual Fund Scheme- Features and Characteristics

A Solution Oriented Mutual Fund scheme focuses on supporting an investor to meet a long term goal. As per the revised norms issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), AMCs are permitted to offer schemes
Debt Fund Scheme: Features and Characteristics

A debt fund is a Mutual Fund scheme with focus on steady, regular and risk free return. It is an ideal investment instrument for parking surplus funds for short term. The fund invests mainly in money market
Equity Mutual Fund Scheme: Features and characteristics

An Equity Fund Scheme is a growth oriented mutual fund scheme that aims capital appreciation on long term. This scheme invests major portion of the investible fund in shares/stocks of companies identified by fund manager through research.