The Power of Mutual Funds: Achieve Your Investment Goals

A mutual fund is a collective investment scheme where money from multiple investors is pooled and invested in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. Each mutual fund is managed by a professional fund manager who makes investment decisions on behalf of the investors. The goal of the fund manager is to achieve the investment objectives outlined in the fund’s prospectus, whether that’s capital appreciation, income generation, or a balance of both.

The main components of a mutual fund include:

• Investors: Individuals or institutions who invest their money into the mutual fund.
• Asset Management Company (AMC): The company that manages the mutual fund and employs fund managers to oversee the portfolio.
• Trustees: An independent body that ensures the mutual fund operates in the best interest of its investors and follows all regulatory requirements.
• Custodian: An entity responsible for holding and safeguarding the securities owned by the mutual fund.

Net Asset Value (NAV)
The performance of a mutual fund is measured by its Net Asset Value (NAV), which represents the per-unit value of the fund. NAV is calculated daily by dividing the total value of the fund’s assets (such as stocks and bonds) minus its liabilities (such as fees and expenses) by the number of units outstanding.

The formula for NAV is:
NAV = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Number of Units Outstanding

For example, if a mutual fund’s total assets are valued at ₹100 crore and its liabilities amount to ₹1 crore, with 10 lakh units outstanding, the NAV would be ₹99 per unit. The NAV fluctuates based on the market value of the fund’s underlying assets.