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Investing for Beginners

What Is Benchmark in Mutual Funds?

A benchmark is a market index used to compare a mutual fund’s performance and risk against a relevant…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

Does Higher AUM Mean a Better Fund?

Higher AUM can show popularity and scale, but it does not automatically mean better performance, lower risk, or…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

What Is AUM in Mutual Funds?

AUM stands for Assets Under Management, meaning the total market value of assets managed by a scheme, AMC,…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

What Is an AMC?

An AMC, or Asset Management Company, is the company that creates and manages mutual fund schemes on behalf…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

What Is a Fund Manager?

A fund manager is the professional responsible for selecting securities and managing the scheme according to its stated…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

Growth Option vs IDCW Option

Growth keeps gains inside the fund so NAV can compound, while IDCW may distribute income or surplus when…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

How Expense Ratio Affects Returns

Expense ratio directly reduces the net return that reaches the investor because it is adjusted in the fund’s…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan
Investing for Beginners

What Is Expense Ratio?

Expense ratio is the annual cost charged by a mutual fund scheme to manage the fund, expressed as…

June 13, 2026 · Boomi Nathan