Mutual funds related FAQs

What is the history of indian mutual funds and role of SEBI in mutual funds in India ?

Unit Trust of India was India's first mutual funds established in 1963. In the early 1990s, government allowed public sector banks and institutions the establishment of mutual funds. In 1992, Securities and Exchange Board of India was established.  There are two motive of SEBI  : to protect the interests of investors in securities, and to promote and regulate the securities markets.
SEBI is responsible for regulating mutual funds. SEBI published regulations concerning mutual funds in 1993. In 1993, SEBI issued regulations for mutual funds. After that, private sector organizations were allowed to sponsor mutual funds and allow them to access the capital market. In 1996, the regulations were revised completely and amended from time-to-time. SEBI issues guidelines from time to time for mutual funds to protect investors' rights.
All mutual funds promoted by public and private entities, as well as those promoted abroad, are subject to the same set Regulations. All mutual funds are subject to SEBI inspections and monitoring. No difference in the regulatory requirements. The mutual funds sponsoring the schemes are subject to the risks


What does Fund of Funds scheme means ?


Can a fresh load or increase the limit of load is allowed in mutual funds ?


What does assure returns schemes means ?


Is any one can adjust the asset allocation in mutual funds to reflect market trends ?


What is the process to invest in mutual funds scheme ?


Can a person who is an NRI invest in mutual funds ?


How much an investor should invest in debt or equity oriented schemes ?


What is the process of filling an application form of mutual funds ?


What information should an investor know about offer document ?


In what time a unitholder receive dividend purchase ?


Can a mutual fund change the terms of the scheme of offer document ?


How an investor get to know about the changes occur in mutual funds ?


How an investor can track the status of mutual funds scheme ?


How can an investor know about the investment of mutual fund scheme collected by the investors ?


What is the difference in investing IPO and mutual funds


can an investor prefer for lower NAV scheme ,if there is same category of different mutual funds is available ?


How an investor should select a scheme among so many schemes in mutual funds ?


Companies like mutual benefits are same as the mutual funds scheme ?


If the net worth of the sponsor is high ,is this a guarantee for a good return ?


From where an investor get to know about mutual funds ?