Invest in mutual funds for better returns in the new year

keep these things in mind

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Investing in Mutual Funds is one of the best options available in the market for long term investment

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To accumulate a good amount, you can invest in mutual funds.

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If you want to invest for the long term, then you can choose Equity Mutual Funds

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Under this, you will get the benefit of compounding over a long period of time

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Whereas, for a short period, you can choose debt or hybrid mutual funds.

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Choose a mutual fund with a low expense ratio

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This will help in reducing the impact of fees on your returns.

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Consider the past performance of mutual funds before investing

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Before choosing a mutual fund, do a thorough research about its fund manager and its track record

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The fund manager can be judged by the performance of his mutual fund scheme

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