Are You Planning to Invest in Mutual Funds? 8 Easy Ways!
In our country, India, less than 5% of the population has invested in mutual fund schemes. More awareness is needed to increase that number. To help them, let's take a detailed look at eight ways to invest in mutual fund schemes in a simple way.
1. Branches of mutual fund companies..!
Most leading mutual fund companies have branches in cities in our country. You can find out the details about those branches by visiting the websites of mutual fund companies. You can open mutual fund investment accounts (Folios) by visiting these branches directly.
To start mutual fund investment, you need to provide documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details. It is advisable to provide the nominee details at the time of opening the account. The KYC details will be verified and the account will be opened. Those living in rural areas can open an account by visiting the branches operating in the nearest city. Any branch of any company can invest only in the mutual fund schemes of that company.
2. Mutual Fund Company Website:
One can invest in mutual fund schemes based on PAN and Aadhaar number through the websites of all mutual fund companies. Any company can invest only in the mutual fund schemes of that company.
3. Mutual Fund Company Mobile App:
You can download the mutual fund companies' apps from Google Play Store and Apple App Store on your mobile phone. You need to upload the necessary documents through this facility. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to the Aadhaar number and the information will be verified and the investment account will be opened immediately.
4. Mutual Fund Distributors:
Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) registered with AMFI to invest in Mutual Funds are available in almost all big and small cities. They visit the homes of investors and explain about Mutual Fund schemes and help them make the right investment decisions. They help investors select the right investment based on their age, risk-taking ability, preferences, financial goals, and investment period.
Mutual Fund companies will pay a suitable commission for their services. You can open a Mutual Fund investment account by contacting a Mutual Fund Distributor near your home. When investing through them, you can invest in schemes of all Mutual Fund companies.
5. Registered Investment Advisors:
Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), approved by the stock market regulator SEBI, advise investors on investing in mutual fund schemes. They provide all kinds of investment advice, such as analyzing the financial needs of investors, understanding their financial goals, deciding on their risk tolerance, understanding their needs and giving advice accordingly, and continuously monitoring the schemes they have invested in and making changes if necessary.
You can check their information on the SEBI website. You can select them by examining their educational qualification, experience, registration number, and the validity period of the registration number.
They will charge a fee from the investors for this service. You can also know their fee details in advance and invest. Financial experts are experienced in their fields. They will help you make investment decisions by correctly predicting the fluctuations and opportunities in the stock market. Therefore, those who are not familiar with the stock market and stock market-based equity funds can contact appropriate advisors to make investments. With their help, they can invest in schemes of all mutual fund companies.
6. Stock Brokerage Companies:
Most stock brokerage companies help in investing in mutual fund schemes. When investing through stock brokerage companies, you can invest in the schemes of all mutual fund companies.
7. Banks:
Most public sector and private banks distribute mutual fund schemes. You can invest in mutual fund schemes by contacting bank branches directly or through the bank website.
8. Registrar and Transfer Agent:
The Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) acts as a bridge between mutual fund companies and investors. They perform many functions such as recording and maintaining the details of investors, processing transactions such as buying and selling, and issuing account statements. They provide these services in collaboration with mutual fund companies and distributors. You can also invest in all mutual fund schemes through them.
Start your investment journey today. Mutual funds are a great option to achieve your financial goals in a safe and secure manner!
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