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Hybrid mutual funds blend equities and debt instruments in their portfolio to achieve a balance between growth and stability. They are suitable for investors looking to invest for medium term and
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Hybrid funds are diversified portfolios that combine both stocks (which can grow your money) and debt instruments (which provide stability). This mix gives you exposure to different asset classes for effective returns at reduced risks.
By having debt exposure, hybrid funds bring down the risk profile of the portfolio making it less risky than pure equity funds.
Hybrid funds come in different types. Some are equity-oriented, some debt-oriented, while others offer a dynamic allocation. You can chooses hybrid funds based on your risk tolerance.
You can invest in hybrid funds for medium to long-term investment horizon depending on your financial goals.
Hybrid mutual funds are a type of investment fund that invests in different asset classes such as Equity and Debt providing a diversified investment option.
The primary objective of a hybrid fund is to generate capital appreciation while diversifying risk.
Choose a fund based on your investment strategy and grow wealth over the investment duration.
Portfolio allocation between equity and debt
Moderate risk-return profile
Growth potential in both medium and long-term investment
Regular returns in the dividend option
A combination of stability and growth
Choose equity-oriented hybrid funds which invest primarily in equity
Choose balanced funds with 60:40 allocation in equity and debt
Choose debt-oriented hybrid funds with limited equity exposure
Invest in multi-asset allocation funds
• Hybrid funds with more than 65% equity exposure are taxed as equity funds,
• Short-term capital gains are taxed at 15%.
• Long-term capital gains are tax-free up to Rs.1 lakh. Excess returns are taxed at 10%
• The dividend is added to your taxable income and taxed at your slab rate
• Returns earned are taxed at your income tax slab rate.
A hybrid mutual fund is one where the fund allocates investments across diverse assets, including equities, debt securities, gold instruments, etc. In simpler terms, an individual investing in a hybrid fund invests in the combination of its underlying assets.
Balanced fund is a type of Hybrid fund. Balanced fund invest 40-60% in equity and 60-40% in debt.
Hybrid mutual funds are ideal for first-time investors who prefer not to manage their asset allocations. However, there is a degree of volatility due to exposure to equity funds.
Conservative hybrid funds primarily invest in Debt instrument. They invest in 75% - 90% of their asset in Debt instrument and only 10% -25% in Equity.
Aggressive hybrid funds primarily invest the in pure equity funds. They have a higher equity exposure, with 65% to 80% in equities and 20% to 35% in debt instruments.