Index fund, Mutual Fund and Exchange traded fund: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Alpha while ETFs have performed better in terms of active returns and Mutual Fund schemes have become the most preferred Investment Avenue in the recent past. Considering the high returns, liquidity, safety, professional management and comparative low risk, investors prefer the Mutual Fund route for their investment planning. The main genesis of the performance of the Mutual Fund Scheme is to maximize the returns and minimize the risk involved in investing in securities.