A mutual fund allows you to pool your money with other investors to buy stocks, bonds and other securities. Because mutual funds typically involve a larger number of asset types, they diversify ...

Mid cap schemes invest in mid cap stocks or in stocks of medium-sized companies. As per Sebi norms, mid cap schemes are ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A first-rate mutual fund portfolio is diversified. It holds funds focusing on U.S. stocks and bonds as well as international securities.

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