Mutual funds can be a vital addition to your portfolio, not only in terms of diversification but also in garnering better risk adjusted returns. But first, knowing the basics is essential to get you started on your mutual fund investing journey. Mutual funds are managed by fund managers with expertise and experience in this field, and all you have to do is select the fund that best meets your financial goals depending on your risk appetite. Mutual funds come in various avatars – you could invest in bond or equity funds, money market funds or hybrid funds. But the other aspect of mutual funds that is helpful to understand is the net asset value (NAV). This is the primary indicator of the returns generated by your mutual fund investment.
So, what exactly is a NAV? And how does the principle of NAV work? Read on to find out.
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