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Hedge Fund

A fund that may employ a variety of techniques to enhance returns.

FAQs:

Are investments in mutual fund units risk-free or safe?
Are investments in mutual funds liquid?
As a unitholder, how much time will it take to receive dividends/repurchase proceeds?
Can a mutual fund change the asset allocation while deploying funds of investors?
Can a mutual fund change the nature of the scheme from the one specified in the offer document?
Can a mutual fund impose fresh load or increase the load beyond the level mentioned in the offer documents?
Can an investor appoint a nominee for his investment in units of a mutual fund?
Can non-resident Indians (NRIs) invest in mutual funds?
Do any mutual funds invest in both stocks and bonds?
Do mutual funds offer a periodic investment plan?
How are mutual funds regulated?
How can the investors redress their complaints?
How do I invest with a limited amount?
How do you evaluate mutual funds performance?
How do you select a mutual fund scheme?
How is a mutual fund set up?
How is NAV calculated?
How long will it take for transfer of units after purchase from stock markets in case of close-ended schemes?
How many funds or stocks should you diversify your portfolio over?
How significant are fund costs while choosing a scheme?
How to diversify
How to fill up the application form of a mutual fund scheme?
How to identify funds whose investment objectives match your asset allocation needs
How to invest in a scheme of a mutual fund?
How to select a mutual fund
How will an investor come to know about the changes, if any, which may occur in the mutual fund?
I am holding Fund ABC. Its NAV is down. Please let me know if I should hold this fund or redeem it?
Ideally how many different schemes should one invest in?
If mutual fund scheme is wound up, what happens to money invested?
If schemes in the same category of different mutual funds are available, should one choose a scheme with lower NAV?
Is it good to buy a fund just before it goes ex-dividend?
Kindly suggest if arbitrage funds are ok for earning high returns with low risk.
Mutual funds provide risk diversification
Should I opt for SIP or bulk investment?
Should you evaluate past performance, and look for consistency
What are Balanced Schemes?
What are close-ended mutual fund schemes?
What are Gilt Funds
What are Growth Schemes?
What are Income Schemes?
What are Index Funds?
What are Interval Schemes?
What are Money Market Schemes?
What are Offshore Funds?
What are open-ended mutual fund schemes?
What are sector specific funds/schemes?
What are Tax-Saving Schemes?
What are the different types of Mutual Funds?
What are the time-tested investment strategies that work?
What if a fund changes its strategy.
What if the fund's poor results persist.
What is a Fund of Funds (FoF) scheme?
What is a Mutual Fund?
What is a sales or repurchase/redemption price?
What is an Asset Management Company (AMC)?
What is an entry load and an exit load?
What is Net Asset Value (NAV)?
What is Systematic Investment Plan or SIP?
What is the difference between an open-ended and close-ended scheme?
What is the history of Mutual Funds in India and role of SEBI in mutual funds industry?
What is the role of a Fund Manager?
What is venture capital? What are venture capital funds?
What mutual fund is suitable for you?
What should an investor look into an offer document?
When should you change your investment plan.
When will the investor get certificate or statement of account after investing in a mutual fund?
Why Choose Mutual Funds?
Why should you consider Fund Costs
Why should you invest through Mutual Funds?
Why should you monitor and review your fund