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Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is distributing your investments across different asset classes (equity, debt, gold, real estate).
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No single asset class performs best every year. Holding a mix balances potential returns against acceptable risk.
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Expense Ratio
The annual fee charged by a mutual fund to cover its management and operating costs, as a percentage of assets.
Lump Sum Investment
A lump sum investment means deploying a large amount of money into a mutual fund or other instrument all at once.
SIP
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a method of investing a fixed amount in a mutual fund at regular intervals.
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