How are Mutual Funds categorized ?

Mutual funds are categorized based on asset class, investment goals, structure, risk, and specialization:
· Asset Class: Includes Equity Funds (stocks), Debt Funds (bonds), Money Market Funds (low-risk securities), and Hybrid Funds (mix of stocks and bonds).
· Investment Goals: Cover Growth Funds (long-term capital appreciation), Income Funds (regular income), Liquid Funds (short-term cash management), Tax-Saving Funds, and more.
· Structure: Open-Ended Funds (buy/sell anytime), Closed-Ended Funds (fixed units), and Interval Funds (buy/sell at intervals).
· Risk: Ranges from Very Low-Risk Funds to High-Risk Funds, offering stability to aggressive growth potential.
· Specialization: Includes Sector Funds, Index Funds, Real Estate Funds, and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), among others.

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