Like in the US Japan, mutual funds are on their way to becoming and indispensable investment avenue for Indian investors. This comprehensive handbook by an expert lays out the working of Indian mutual funds, their operational and regulatory mechanism, the advantage and limitations of investing in them along with sensible approaches to personal financial planning. The author's experience of handing hundreds of training programmes ensures an engaging and easy to understand approach to mastering the subject.
- Benefits of investing in mutual funds; how they compare with bank and company fixed deposits and other investment avenues
- The different types of equity, debt, balanced and liquid schemes available for investment - and the rewards and risk each one entails
- NAV - what it reveals, its calculation and finer nuances.
- The costs of Investing in mutual funds - loads, expenses and management fee
- The safety net of mutual fund investing - information disclosure and investor protection stipulated by SEBI
- Financial planning based on investing needs and goals, life stage and risk tolerance.