This document discusses different types of mutual funds. It begins with an introduction to mutual funds, explaining that they allow investors to pool money for investment in a basket of assets managed by professionals at low cost. The document then outlines the main types of mutual funds:
On the basis of lock-in period, funds are either open-ended, allowing entry and exit at any time, or closed-ended, with a minimum three-year lock-in.
Based on investment, the main types are equity funds (investing in stocks), ELSS funds (for tax benefits), debt funds, balanced funds (mixing equity and debt), and sectoral funds (focusing on a single industry). Equity funds include large