Here's what you should know before investing in them
02-Jun-2023 •Ashish Menon
N-O. That's the short and straight answer.
Here's why:
What you should do
Ignore banking and financial services-themed mutual funds.
If you are willing to invest for at least five years, we'd recommend mutual funds that invest across sectors.
While large-cap and index funds can be a good start, flexi-cap funds are a good fit too. They have the flexibility to invest in companies of all shapes and sizes and across sectors.
In case you want to make up your mind between large-cap funds and flexi-cap funds, this story can be beneficial. It compares their past performance, tax implications and if these funds suit your investing profile.
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