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What is Fund category?

Large cap, flexi cap, small cap, debt, hybrid, etc.

Short answer

Owning five funds in the same category.

Fund category when buying a mutual funds (india)

Large cap, flexi cap, small cap, debt, hybrid, etc.

Why it matters: Category decides risk more than the fund house does.

Look for: Owning five funds in the same category.

Full Mutual Funds (India) buying guide

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