The key factors in this process should be your time horizon i.e. the period for which you intend to invest, risk profile, investment objectives, and the type of investment strategy you would want to follow.

Sector and thematic funds have been attracting a lot of inflows from investors. Although these funds have varying degree of suitability to different segments of investors, those who want to park their funds often get attracted to them when the going is good in the stock market.

Seeing how mutual funds are finding their rightful place in investors’ portfolios is heartening.

In the ever-changing financial landscape, mutual funds have been playing an increasingly important role in investors’ portfolio.

One of the challenges for investors is to keep their portfolios on track through their defined time horizon. The current market situation with heightened volatility can test the patience and perseverance of investors. However, history tells us that investors who stay invested during turbulent times in the market get their due in the long run.