These are the pooled investments that are managed by experts having exemplary expertise on how the industry works. Along with your money, the money invested by the various investors called corpus is invested in various financial securities. Be it shares, money market instruments, or debentures, the profits generated are distributed among the investors in proportion to your investments.

Your Mutual Fund investments have the potential to earn returns as follows:

• Funds obtain revenue in the form of interests or dividends on the securities owned
• Profits come in when a fund sells securities at a higher price or when there is an increase in the price of securities
• When a fund pulls in increased security prices, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the fund increases thereby, creating an opportunity for the units to be sold off at a profit

• It’s reflected in the Net Asset Value (NAV)
• You can check it on the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) website or own website of the fund
• You can check it the half-yearly or yearly report published by the mutual fund company
• Going through studies released by research agencies and financial newspapers can also help

Mutual Funds could be your go-to place for financial security. They are flexible and you can get higher returns from smaller investments. Whether you invest lump sum amount one time or invest a small amount consistently, you can generate profits and find it convenient for your needs. Besides, mutual funds have options such as the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) which can prove beneficial for your financial liabilities.

Stay updated with:

• Advertisements that come in leading newspapers
• Well-known mutual fund websites
• Providers and Representatives of mutual funds
• Post offices and banks that act as distributors of mutual funds

Note: Distributors and post offices are not at all responsible for the performance of the funds. Also, do not believe in incentives and gifts related to a fund.