2.3 - Mutual Funds
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Practice Questions
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What is a mutual fund?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a group investment.
Name the regulatory body for mutual funds in India.
💡 Hint: It starts with 'S' and is related to securities.
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What is the primary purpose of mutual funds?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of sharing resources.
True or False: Mutual funds are unregulated financial instruments.
💡 Hint: Remember the oversight authority of mutual funds.
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An investor has ₹50,000 and decides to invest in a balanced mutual fund that allocates 60% to equity and 40% to debt. Calculate the amount invested in each category and discuss the implications of such a strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider what balanced means in terms of risk and return.
Critically analyze how mutual funds compare with direct stock investments. List three advantages of mutual funds and provide reasons.
💡 Hint: What are the key benefits that make mutual funds attractive over individual stock investments?
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