Mutual Funds
Mutual Fund Expense Ratio Explained for Beginners in India
Learn what a mutual fund expense ratio (TER) is in India, how it affects investors, where to read it, and common myths—without product tips.
· 2 min read
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How mutual funds, SIPs, NAVs and expense ratios work, with the risks explained alongside the benefits.
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What Is an SWP in Mutual Funds? How a Systematic Withdrawal Plan Works in India
Learn how a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) works in India, how mutual fund units are redeemed, its benefits, risks, taxation and how to start one.
· 11 min read
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Mutual Fund Exit Load, Lock-in Period and Redemption: What Indian Investors Should Know
Understand mutual fund exit load, lock-in periods and redemption in India. Learn withdrawal rules, charges, ELSS restrictions and practical examples.
· 9 min read
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How to Choose a Mutual Fund in India: 7 Checks Every Beginner Should Make
Learn how to choose a mutual fund in India by comparing goals, risk, costs, benchmarks, portfolio overlap and exit loads before investing.
· 7 min read
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What Are Index Mutual Funds? How They Work in India
Learn what index mutual funds are, how they track market indices, their costs and risks, and what Indian investors should check before investing.
· 4 min read
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Direct vs Regular Mutual Fund Plans: What Changes, and What Does Not
How direct and regular mutual fund plans differ, why expense ratios compound, how to check which plan you hold, and what a regular plan’s commission pays for.
· 6 min read
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How to Read a Mutual Fund Factsheet
How to read a mutual fund factsheet in India: NAV, TER, portfolio, riskometer, exit load and what the numbers do not tell you.
· 5 min read
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Understanding SIP and Mutual Fund Investing
A beginner's guide to mutual funds and SIPs in India: NAV, fund categories, direct vs regular plans, costs, risks, rupee cost averaging and tax.
· 8 min read