{"id":4302,"date":"2025-03-28T22:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T17:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=4302"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:29:38","slug":"how-to-invest-in-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/mutual-funds\/how-to-invest-in-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to How to Invest in Mutual Funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section el_id=&#8221;blog-inner-layout&#8221;][vc_row overlay_dotted=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;blog_primary&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual funds are often hailed as the right choice for growing wealth, thanks to their diversification and professional management. However, the countless options, terms and strategies may make you feel the investment process in mutual funds is overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing does not have to be cumbersome. With conceptual clarity, you can start growing your wealth and secure your future. In this blog, we will walk you through <\/span><b>how to invest in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and factors to focus on why investing in such funds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>Understanding Mutual Funds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mutual funds<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a safe way to invest your money for growth. They work by pooling money from different investors and investing it in different security types, such as bonds, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/stocks\">stocks<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gold, shares, etc. Since the fund is distributed, it creates a less risky environment for budding investors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the investors receive the returns from mutual funds through a proportion based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/web-stories\/what-is-net-asset-value\/\"><strong>Net Asset Value (NAV)<\/strong><\/a>. The funds are managed by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\/amc\"><strong>Asset Management Company (AMC)<\/strong><\/a> and play a significant role in the investment market as it oversees and manages mutual funds and other investment instruments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Focus_on_Before_Starting_to_Invest_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>Things to Focus on Before Starting to Invest in Mutual Funds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into <\/span><b>how to start investing in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must consider several factors. These are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expense Ratio and Exit Load<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The expense ratio measures the total expense to maintain a fund against its net value. AMCs charge an exit fee when you exit any mutual fund. As an investor, you must pay these charges when investing in a mutual fund.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fund Size: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check and compare Assets Under Management (AUM) when investing in a mutual fund, as it indicates the fund size of the mutual fund.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>RRR: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk-Reward Ratio or RRR measures how much return you will get for every rupee you invest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fund Performance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before investing money in any mutual fund, check its past performance. You can compare its 5-year performance with its benchmark to get an idea of its track record.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax on Gains: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The returns you earn by investing in mutual funds are subject to taxation. These are called capital gains tax and are subdivided into short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mutual_Fund_Investments_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span><b>Mutual Fund Investments: A Step-by-Step Guide\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After researching the factors thoroughly, you are ready to invest in mutual funds. This section will provide a step-by-step guide on <\/span><b>how to purchase mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_the_Know-Your-Customer_KYC_Process\"><\/span><b>Complete the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key steps of investing in mutual funds is completing the KYC process. You must do it only once to verify details as an investor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_a_Mutual_Fund_Scheme\"><\/span><b>Select a Mutual Fund Scheme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select an appropriate mutual fund scheme on the basis of your financial goals and risk appetite. You must consider the time period, expected return and risks, before investing in a fund. Moreover, you can consider the expense ratio, fund manager experience and past performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_an_Application\"><\/span><b>Make an Application\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After selecting a mutual fund, you can apply it directly through the AMC\u2019s online portal or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/\"><strong>trading platform<\/strong><\/a>, like Torus Digital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Funds_to_Your_Demat_Account\"><\/span><b>Transfer Funds to Your Demat Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last step involves transferring the selected amount from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/accounts\/savings-account\"><strong>bank account<\/strong><\/a> to the Demat account to invest in your selected mutual fund. The AMC will generate a CAS (Consolidated Account Statement) and folio number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Different_Types_of_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>What are the Different Types of Mutual Funds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as <\/span><b>how to invest in mutual funds in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a common query, the types of mutual funds also confuse people. Mutual funds in India are diverse and can be divided into the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management of Portfolio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These mutual funds are maintained either actively or passively.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organisation Structure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mutual funds based on structure include open-ended, close-ended and interval.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Underlying Portfolio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\/debt-funds\"><strong>debt<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\/equity-funds\"><strong>equity<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\/hybrid-funds\"><strong>hybrid<\/strong><\/a>, money market instruments and multi-asset.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investment Objective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are further classified on the basis of liquidity, growth and income.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overseas Funds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are also known as international mutual funds and involve investing in a foreign company.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exchange Traded Funds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/etf\"><strong> ETF<\/strong><\/a> refers to a collection of investments such as equities or bonds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fund of Funds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FoF mutual funds invest in other mutual funds using their resource pools.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thematic\/Solution-Oriented Funds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These include tax saving, arbitrage, retirement benefits, child welfare, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting your investment journey may feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, the process becomes straightforward. Learning <\/span><b>how to invest in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the preliminary step in achieving financial stability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Torus Digital, you can start your investing journey with ease. Torus offers 3-in-1 financial services. 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Then, choose suitable funds and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/open-demat-account\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open a demat account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by completing KYC. After that, research the mutual fund you want to invest in.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Which mutual fund is best for beginners?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741084133247-2a4cfc81-fdd1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best mutual fund for beginner investors depends on their financial status and risk appetite. 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