A study on the Awareness Level Among the Investors Towards Mutual Funds In Hyderabad City

Abstract

Investment is essential to achieve one's .financial goals. By making investments, savings can be done in a better way. Savings and investments are mutually connected. Indian investors have a number of choices to invest their savings. One of the best investment options available before investors is mutual funds. A mutual fimd is an investment tool where an Asset Management Company (AMC) or fimd house pools investments from several individuals and institutional investors with common investment objectives. The success of a mutual fund depends upon the awareness and confidence level of the investors. The investment pattern varies with age, gender, marital status, educational qualification. The present study is conducted with the objective of assessing the awareness level of mutual funds among investors. The study was conducted in Hyderabad with a sample size of JOO respondents. Mutual Funds, highlighting to be the most appropriate investment for the common man, offer opportunities to invest under the diversified basket of securities, professionally managed, at a comparatively lower cost.