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First Flight.

Take your first step into the world of mutual funds.

Goal: Build confidence by explaining the fundamentals in plain English.6 lessons
LESSON 1

What is a Mutual Fund?

A mutual fund is a pool. Thousands of people put money into one common pot, and a professional team uses that pot to…

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LESSON 2

Why Invest in Mutual Funds?

Money sitting in a savings account earns around 3 to 4 percent a year. Prices in India have historically risen faster…

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LESSON 3

How Do Mutual Funds Work?

When you invest ₹10,000 in a fund, you are issued units. If the fund's price per unit (its NAV) is ₹50 that day, you…

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LESSON 4

Why Not Just Buy Stocks?

You can, and many people do. The question is whether you should start there. Picking a single company means betting…

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LESSON 5

Benefits of Mutual Funds

Diversification is the first benefit: one investment spreads across many companies or bonds, so no single failure can…

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LESSON 6

Common Myths About Mutual Funds

Myth one: you need a lot of money. You need ₹500. Myth two: mutual funds are only for the stock market. Debt funds,…

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