Equity Mutual Funds

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An equity fund is a mutual fund that invests in shares of different companies which are listed on a stock exchanges such as the Bombay Stock Exchange or National Stock Exchange. Returns of Equity mutual funds are linked to market fluctuations & hence they are considered riskier when compared to debt Mutual Funds. However, Equity mutual funds can potentially provide higher returns when compared to other mutual fund types, such as Debt funds.Equity mutual funds can help you grow your money at a rate that beats inflation which makes such them ideal for goals which are many years away, such as funding your retirement or saving for your child’s education.

Key Benefits

Potentially higher returns

in the long term when compared to other fund types like debt mutual funds

Tax Saving

Equity Funds like ELSS offer tax savings of up to Rs. 46,800 under Sec 80C of the Income Tax act 1961, provided investors remain invested for at least 3 years

Professionally Managed

Funds are managed by professionals & hence you need not keep a regular eye on the stock market

Diversification

Allow for diversification across different types of stocks & sectors

Long term investment

Ideal for people looking for capital appreciation over a long-term

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with as low as Rs 500 per month via a SIP

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What are Equity Funds?

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Popular categories of Equity Mutual Funds

Equity funds can be categorised based on various factors such as; the size of listed companies they investin, the investment style, the geography/sectors they focus their investments. Below are a few popular categories of equity Mutual Funds

• Large Cap Fund- Invest in India’s largest companies by market capitalization
• Mid Cap Funds – Invest in mid-sized Indian companies by market capitalization
• Small Cap Funds – Invest in small sized Indian companies by market capitalization
• Multi-Cap Funds – Invest in top performing Indian companies across market capitalization
• Dividend Yield Fund - Funds predominantly investing in dividend yielding stocks
• Sectoral/ Thematic – Funds investing in a particular sector/ particular theme e.g., Infrastructure, Healthcare etc.
• ELSS – Tax Saving Mutual Funds under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961

To know more about investing in Mutual Funds funds refer our blog articles here : www.dbs.com/digibank/in/learn/investment.page

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How to Apply for Equity Funds

For DBS Bank users

• Using the digibank mobile app
  • Launch the app on your smartphone
  • Log in and tap “Mutual Funds” in the navigation menu
  • Follow instructions to complete verification
  • Start investing!

• Using the DBS Bank ibanking website
  • Log in and select “Mutual Funds” in the navigation menu
  • Follow instructions to complete verification
  • Start investing!

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New to DBS Bank?

• Download the digibank mobile app on your smartphone
• Launch the app and sign up for a full digiSavings account
• Log in and tap “Mutual Funds” in the navigation menu
• Follow instructions to complete verification
• Start investing!

Disclaimers

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Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

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