Solution Oriented Fund & Gold mutual fund

Solution Oriented Fund

• Solution Oriented funds are suitable for investors who are looking for investment for a longer duration investment with a specific objective in mind. Investors enjoy tax saving by investing in solution-oriented funds.

• These Funds are aimed at fulfilling specific financial goals of the investors, like retirement, child’s education, marriage, etc.

• Generally, comes with a lock-in period for at least 5 years.

• These funds invest in a mix of equity and debt instruments, depending on the specific goal and the investor's risk profile.

Gold funds

• Gold mutual funds can be considered as fund of funds as they invest in gold ETFs which track the performance of physical gold, gold producing and mining companies.

• People should invest in Gold mutual funds as it helps investors to participate in the growth of gold without actually holding physical gold.

• The value of these funds is directly linked to the price of gold.

• Gold is considered to be a hedge against inflation, gold mutual funds help investors hedge their equity portfolio.

In summary, Solution Oriented Funds and Gold Mutual Funds are two different types of investment options available in India. Solution Oriented Funds are designed to help investors achieve specific long-term financial goals, while Gold Mutual Funds invest in gold through ETFs. Investors should carefully evaluate their investment objectives, risk appetite, and investment horizon before investing in any mutual fund.