Here are some interesting facts about mutual funds:

Mutual funds are not just for experts - they are an accessible investment option for regular investors

You can start investing in mutual funds with as little as ₹500 per month through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)

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Mutual funds are not only for long-term investment - there are short-term and medium-term mutual fund options available as well

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Mutual funds invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities,

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You do not need a demat account to invest in most mutual funds - you can hold the units in physical or dematerialized form

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Mutual funds are exempt from wealth tax, unlike other investments like real estate and bank deposits4

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Mutual funds provide the benefits of professional management, diversification, and liquidity that are difficult for individual investors to achieve on their own2

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The Fidelity Magellan Fund, one of the most notable mutual funds, grew from $18 million to $14 billion in assets under management during the tenure of its famous portfolio manager

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