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When you invest money in a mutual fund, the biggest question on your mind is often: "How much profit did I earn?" To answer this, you need to understand how mutual fund returns are calculated.
What are Mutual Fund Returns?
Simply put, mutual fund returns show how much your investment has grown or decreased over time. Think of it like buying a mango tree for ₹1,000. If someone offers you ₹1,200 for it a year later, that ₹200 increase is your return.
The Key to Everything: NAV (Net Asset Value)
To calculate returns, you must know about NAV. NAV is the price of one single unit of a mutual fund. It changes every business day based on how the underlying investments (like stocks or bonds) are performing.
How to Calculate Your Profit
Your profit depends on the difference between the NAV when you bought the units and the current NAV.
Return = Current Investment Value - Original Investment Amount
Real-Life Profit Example
Imagine you invest ₹10,000 when the NAV is ₹20. You get 500 units (10,000 / 20).
After one year, the NAV rises to ₹24. Your investment is now worth ₹12,000 (500 units x ₹24).
Your Profit: ₹2,000!
What About Percentage Returns?
Investors usually look at performance in percentages.
(Profit / Original Investment) x 100
In our example: (2,000 / 10,000) x 100 = 20% Return.
Important Tips for Beginners
- Don't be fooled by NAV price: A higher NAV doesn't mean a fund is "better" than one with a lower NAV. Consistency and long-term performance are what matter.
- SIP Power: Investing regularly through an SIP helps average out your purchase cost, as you buy more units when the NAV is low and fewer when it's high.
- Think Long-Term: Daily NAV changes are normal. Real growth usually happens over 3, 5, or 10 years.
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