5 equity diversified funds that are choosing to hold money rather than invest

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What are diversified funds?

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However…

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Why?

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Which funds are these?

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#1 Samco ELSS Tax Saver

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#2 Quantum Small Cap

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#3 Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver

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#4 Old Bridge Focused Equity

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#5 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap

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Important note

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Thanks for Reading!

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