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Mutual Funds
Diversified investments managed collectively by professionals. Following are the related essential terms that you should know about.
Equity Funds
Mutual funds primarily investing in stocks, offering potential for high returns but with corresponding market risk.
Debt Funds
Mutual funds primarily investing in fixed-income securities like bonds and treasury bills, offering steady income with lower market risk compared to equity funds.
Hybrid Funds
Investment vehicles combining both equity and debt instruments in a single portfolio, offering a balance between growth and income potential.
Stocks
Stocks represent ownership in a company and entitle shareholders to a portion of its profits and assets.
Capital Gains
Profits earned from the sale of capital assets such as stocks, real estate, or investments, exceeding their purchase price.
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Fixed Deposits
A financial instrument where a sum of money is deposited with a bank or financial institution for a fixed period at a predetermined interest rate
Recurring Deposits
A savings scheme offered by banks where individuals deposit a fixed amount regularly over a predetermined period, earning interest upon maturity.
Loans
A sum of money borrowed from a lender, typically with an agreement to repay the principal amount along with interest within a specified time frame.
Savings Schemes
Investment options offered by government or other public sector institutions allowing individuals to deposit and accumulate funds over time while earning interest.
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IPO
It is the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to become a publicly-traded entity.
Credit Card
It is issued by a financial institution that allows the cardholder to borrow funds for purchases, with an agreement to repay the borrowed amount along with interest or within a specified grace period.
Tax
Tax refers to the mandatory financial contribution levied by the government on individuals, businesses, or other entities based on their income, profits, or transactions, used to fund public expenditure and services.
Aadhar Card
It is a unique identification card issued by the government containing a 12-digit number that serves as a proof of identity and address for residents.
PAN Card
It is a unique identification card issued by the Income Tax Department, containing a 10-character alphanumeric code, used for financial transactions and tax-related purposes.
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