Investing in mutual funds
Online - You can either follow this process or try the intuitive online investment platform offered by Funds India - which assess your requirements and provides the best and top-performing funds for you to choose from. The online service is totally free, totally paperless, 100% secured online, and lightning-fast.
Mutual funds investment done online are also quicker and do not require you to step out of your comfort zone for any document verification or fund transfer. The entire process is handled efficiently online.
Can you get rich investing in mutual funds?
Yes, you can get very rich investing in the right mutual funds at the right time for the right amount. There are many resources online that can educate you in the process of picking the best fund. Online investment houses also have excellent market insights and analytics to guide this decision-making process.
Funds India has a state of the art Robo-advisor that analyses the markets and provides an unbiased view of the best investment opportunities.
How do I invest my money to make money?
Working hard is one way to make money, but in order to grow that money into more money, one must invest it. To grow rich faster than any traditional method of wealth generation, online investment portals like Funds India are gaining popularity as they allow users to invest quickly over the internet with 100% security.
If you want to invest money to make money
log onto and create a free account. A member of the investment and market research team will then contact you to help understand what your investment goals are, and how best to achieve them.
How do you make money from a mutual fund?
A mutual fund scheme invests in certain companies and opportunities. When these invested companies perform well, or the opportunities pan out in a positive way, the fund scheme earns a share of that prosperity. The share so earned is then divided amongst all investors in proportion to their investment.
How much money do you need to start investing in a mutual fund?
You can start investing in mutual funds and SIP with as little as Rs.1000.
What are the benefits of a mutual fund?
Mutual funds investment can multiply your wealth.
- Minimal risk as compared to other investments.
- Portfolio diversification is possible - meaning that you don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
- More chances of success and profitable returns thanks to investment diversification.
- Mutual funds are actively managed and employ a professional fund manager whose performance parameters are directly linked to the performance of the fund scheme.
Investments in a mutual fund through a particular AMC can be switched - meaning that the investment can be redirected into another mutual fund scheme at any time depending on market conditions.
- ELSS investments can help you save up to Rs.1, 50,000 from taxation under Section 80C.
- Mutual funds provide higher potential returns than any other type of Investment Avenue.
- Mutual funds can be invested through a method called SIP - Systematic Investment Planning - which carries a host of benefits to the investor.
How safe is it to invest in mutual funds?
It is very safe to invest in mutual funds. There are thousands of mutual fund schemes in which you can invest. There are funds that expose your invested amount to a minimal amount of risk but generate relatively lower returns and on the other hand, there are some funds that expose your invested amount to a lot of risk for potential greater reward. The riskiness of the investment is always mentioned clearly in the scheme offer document.
The safety of your invested amount depends on many factors like the type of fund, classification of asset type, the fund manager, etc.
Is it the right time to invest in mutual funds?
It is always the right time to invest in mutual funds. You may have heard of fund managers and investors waiting to “time the market” correctly before they make their investments - you don’t need to do this - simply ask one of Funds India’s investment experts and market analysts which are the best funds to invest in at any particular time. At any given time, there will be certain funds performing poorly and certain funds performing exceptionally well.
Also, in the case of SIPs - the benefits of Rupee Cost Averaging and regular investment installments mean that timing the market is of little importance.
Is it good to invest in a mutual fund?
Yes, it is good to invest in a mutual fund as the money you invest will be given a chance to grow and make you richer.
Is it safe to invest in mutual funds online?
Yes, it is safe to invest in mutual funds online through Funds India - the website uses bank-level security and encryption to ensure safety and security.
What is the average return on mutual funds?
Here are thousands of mutual fund schemes that offer varying levels of returns. Usually, the higher the returns, the higher the risk, being undertaken. The returns of a mutual fund scheme vary based on many other factors as well, but the average returns generated over a certain period of time, say, 5 years, is much higher than other investments with similar lock-in periods such as FDs.