Mutual Funds vs. Direct Stocks: Which is Better?

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Frequently Asked Questions

The expense ratio is the annual fee charged by mutual funds to manage your money, expressed as a percentage of the fund's assets.
Yes. Mutual funds invest in the stock and bond markets, meaning they carry market risks and your capital is not guaranteed.
In terms of management fees, yes, because you do not pay an expense ratio, but you may pay brokerage, GST, and STT charges on transactions.
An SIP is a method where you invest a fixed amount of money regularly (monthly or weekly) into a mutual fund scheme instead of making a lump-sum payment.
Individual high-performing stocks can easily outperform mutual funds, but the average retail investor usually gets better, safer returns in mutual funds due to diversification.
Index Funds are passive mutual funds that track a specific market index like the Nifty 50 or Sensex, offering low expense ratios and market-matching returns.
For a diversified direct stock portfolio, holding between 15 and 20 stocks across 4 to 5 different sectors is generally recommended.
A Demat (Dematerialized) account is used to hold shares, government securities, and mutual funds in electronic format.
No. Equity mutual fund gains are subject to Capital Gains Tax (LTCG and STCG) depending on the holding period and amount of profit.
Mutual funds (especially diversified equity and index funds) are generally better for retirement planning due to lower management effort and automated compounding.

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