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How to Invest in Mutual Funds With Motilal Oswal

20 Jun 2023

Mutual funds can be a convenient and profitable investment that offer a lot of scope for liquidity and diversifying your portfolio. There are a variety of mutual funds in the market today, and with the digitalization of trading and investment services, investing is easier than ever. Here are a few steps that can help you understand how to invest in mutual funds online.

1. Define your goals and budget:
What are your investment goals? With the help of an online MF you may be able to amass enough wealth to fulfil certain life goals such as buying a new house or saving for retirement. Get an estimate on how much wealth you are looking to generate in a particular period of time, and figure out how much you can afford to invest currently. Assessing your goals and budget can help you get clarity on payment methods and strategy, the risk level, lock-in period and so on.  

2. Explore your options: 
The extensive range of online mutual funds available in the market can leave you stumped. Make sure to thoroughly research the different schemes, and compare them before finalizing an investment. There is a lot of valuable information online that can help you check if an online MF suits your preferences, goals and budget. Mobile applications like the MO Investor app can provide insight by experts and real-time information regarding the options on offer. You can also use online tools like Motilal Oswal’s SIP calculator to get an idea of the returns on a mutual fund. Don’t forget to factor in the associated fees. 

3. Consider the risk factors:
Any investment carries certain risks. It is essential to understand your own appetite for risk before committing to an investment; this way you can foresee hurdles and avoid unexpected losses. For low-risk options look for debt schemes. If you can afford a little more risk for higher returns, you can consider equity schemes. 

4. Fulfill the necessary requirements:
Ensure that you are complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines. Keep copies of your PAN card, age proof, residence proof, etc ready as dictated by your fund manager or broker.  A bank account is mandatory as well.

5. Decide how to invest:
While setting up your account and investment offline is still an option, today many are opting for online brokerage and investment, thanks to the efficiency, speed and ease. You can fill out the necessary forms via the official website of the fund house, or through apps such as the MO Investor app, with simply one tap on the screen. The app allows you to keep track of your investments, check out the latest schemes, read the latest market updates, and manage your portfolio all on a single platform.

Conclusion:

If you wish to invest in mutual funds online, you need to conduct your own research in order to make an informed decision. One you have figured out how to use the online platform to buy mutual funds, the whole process will be seamless. In order to make the most out of your investments, you will need to come up with strategies that you can also do with the help of your financial advisor or broker’s services. By understanding how to use mutual funds to realize life goals, you can use your growth as an investor to achieve your milestones in life.

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