Here is what you need to know and do to be a successful equity mutual fund investor. This also applies to the long-term direct equity (stock) investor.

Choosing the right fund type. Mutual funds are categorized by asset class (equity, debt, hybrid) and investment goal (growth, income). Equity funds, suitable for long-term objecti

If you want to benefit from a likely fall in interest rates, you may take a close look at gilt mutual funds. However, be forewarned: gilt funds are risky and they are extremely sensitive to changes or likely changes in the interest rate scenario.

The mutual fund (MF) investor base is poised to surpass the 50-million unique investor milestone in September, with net additions exceeding 10 million in just 12 months amid sustained buoyancy in the equity market and a rush of new fund offerings (NFOs).