Tag: fund selection

What Is Beta in Mutual Funds?

Beta measures how sensitive a fund is to market movements compared with…

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What Is Alpha in Mutual Funds?

Alpha measures a fund’s excess return compared with what would be expected…

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What Is Tracking Error?

Tracking error measures how closely a passive fund follows its benchmark; lower…

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What Is Benchmark in Mutual Funds?

A benchmark is a market index used to compare a mutual fund’s…

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Does Higher AUM Mean a Better Fund?

Higher AUM can show popularity and scale, but it does not automatically…

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What Is AUM in Mutual Funds?

AUM stands for Assets Under Management, meaning the total market value of…

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What Is an AMC?

An AMC, or Asset Management Company, is the company that creates and…

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What Is a Fund Manager?

A fund manager is the professional responsible for selecting securities and managing…

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Growth Option vs IDCW Option

Growth keeps gains inside the fund so NAV can compound, while IDCW…

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Direct Mutual Funds vs Regular Mutual Funds

A direct plan is bought directly from the AMC or direct platform,…

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