Learn the core concepts and structure of mutual funds:
What is a Mutual Fund?
A mutual fund is a pooled investment vehicle that collects money from multiple investors and invests it in a diversified portfolio of assets such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments, or other securities.
- It is managed by a professional fund manager, who decides how and where to invest the pooled money based on the fund’s objective.
- The returns (profits or losses) are shared among investors in proportion to the number of units they hold.
- Mutual funds are regulated by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), ensuring transparency and investor protection.