Fund Categories

See where each mutual fund category invests.

A category describes the broad assets a scheme may hold. It does not guarantee a return, so compare the objective, portfolio, riskometer, costs and investment horizon before investing.

Equity Funds

Designed for long-term growth with higher short-term movement.

Where it invests

Primarily in shares of listed companies across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap or multi-cap portfolios.

Higher volatility

Debt Funds

Focus on income-oriented securities with varying maturity and credit quality.

Where it invests

Government securities, corporate bonds, treasury bills and short-term money-market instruments.

Interest-rate and credit risk

Hybrid Funds

Combine growth assets and income-oriented assets in one portfolio.

Where it invests

A managed mix of company shares, bonds and, in some schemes, gold or other permitted assets.

Moderate to high

Index Funds

Passively follow a stated market index rather than selecting shares actively.

Where it invests

The same securities, or a representative basket, used by an index such as a broad-market benchmark.

Market-linked

ELSS Funds

Equity-linked savings schemes with a statutory lock-in period.

Where it invests

Predominantly in listed company shares across sectors and market capitalisations.

Higher volatility

Liquid Funds

Hold very short-term instruments for temporary parking of money.

Where it invests

Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and other short-maturity instruments.

Lower, but not risk-free

Systematic Investment Plan

How a SIP actually works.

A SIP invests a fixed amount at a fixed interval — usually monthly — into a chosen scheme. Because the amount stays constant while unit prices move, you buy more units when prices are low and fewer when they are high. Over time this averages out your purchase cost rather than timing the market.

  • Builds discipline. Investing becomes automatic instead of depending on mood or market news.
  • Averages your cost. Regular buying smooths the effect of short-term price swings.
  • Suits goal planning. An education or retirement goal is easier to fund in monthly instalments.
  • Still carries risk. A SIP does not guarantee a profit — performance depends entirely on the market.

Match the horizon to the goal

Money needed within a year or two usually belongs in lower-volatility options. Longer goals can consider equity exposure, provided you can stay invested through market falls.

Watch the costs and the fine print

Every scheme has an expense ratio and an exit-load structure. Read the scheme information document so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Investment Calculators

Explore SIP, lump sum and withdrawal scenarios.

Change the contribution, expected return and duration to view an illustrative projection. The result is not a promise of future performance.

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Please read before investing

BEE SERVE is an insurance and investment solutions service provider. We are not an asset management company and we do not manage any mutual fund scheme. All information shared on this website is educational and intended to help you understand how these products generally work.

  • Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully.
  • Past performance of any scheme is not an indication of future results.
  • Returns are never guaranteed. The value of your investment can go down as well as up.
  • Please consider your own financial situation, goals and risk appetite before investing.
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