Concept

‘Save Small for your bigger future needs’ – Investment is an art as well as science and it requires special skill set. That’s what the Mutual Fund concept is all about. A mutual fund is a pool of money managed by a professional Fund Manager. It is a trust that collects money from a number of investors who share a common investment objective and invests the same in equities, bonds, money market instruments and/or other securities. And the income / gains generated from this collective investment is distributed proportionately amongst the investors after deducting applicable expenses and levies, by calculating a scheme’s “Net Asset Value” or NAV. Simply put, the money pooled in by a large number of investors is what makes up a Mutual Fund.
Mutual funds are ideal for investors who either lack large sums for investment, or for those who neither have the inclination nor the time to research the market, yet want to grow their wealth. The money collected in mutual funds is invested by professional fund managers in line with the scheme’s stated objective. In return, the fund house charges a small fee which is deducted from the investment. The fees charged by mutual funds are regulated and are subject to certain limits specified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Indian Scenario-

India has one of the highest savings rate globally. This penchant for wealth creation makes it necessary for Indian investors to look beyond the traditionally favoured bank FDs and gold towards mutual funds. However, lack of awareness has made mutual funds a less preferred investment avenue.
Mutual funds offer multiple product choices for investment across the financial spectrum. As investment goals vary – post-retirement expenses, money for children’s education or marriage, house purchase, etc. – the products required to achieve these goals vary too. The Indian mutual fund industry offers a plethora of schemes and caters to all types of investor needs.

Risk Factors-

It is to be kept in mind that Mutual Fund Schemes are not guaranteed or assured return products. Investment in Mutual Fund Units involves investment risks such as trading volumes, settlement risk, liquidity risk, default risk including the possible loss of principal. Further, Past performance does not guarantee future performance of any Mutual Fund Scheme.
It is advisable to consult and take services of a registered and accredited Investment Agency to help you in choosing most suitable Investment plans to meet the requirements. We, at ProSure IMF LLP, can help you in identifying & shortlisting your Investment and also facilitate Investment placement within regulated financial markets. Contact us to schedule a meeting for this purpose and we will be happy to help you.