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How to select the best mutual funds?
How to select the best mutual funds?
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Here are some tips to help you select the best mutual funds.
Consider your preferred investment horizon, i.e., the duration you would like to stay invested in a mutual fund scheme. It helps to stay invested for the medium or long term to get higher returns on investment.
Choose mutual fund schemes based on your investment objectives or goals. For instance, if you are looking for growth, you can opt for equity funds. Whereas, if you are looking for regular income, debt funds would be better suited.
Evaluate your risk profile before investing. If you are risk-averse, then debt funds are ideal. If you are comfortable taking risks to earn higher returns, equity funds are for you. You can also invest in Hybrid funds to balance your risk-to-returns ratio.
Choose SIP if you prefer to invest in instalments without having to time the market. If you have a corpus of funds ready to invest, you can go for lumpsum payments.
Evaluate the track record of the fund manager and the mutual fund itself. Consider factors like past performance, decisions taken during volatile market cycles, etc.
Look for a mutual fund with minimal expenses so that you do not end up losing your profits in fund manager’s commissions, expense ratios, etc.