1. What is a mutual fund screener?
A mutual fund screener is an online tool that allows investors to filter and compare mutual funds using factors like returns, risk level, expense ratio, and fund size.
2. Why are equity mutual funds popular in India?
Equity mutual funds invest mainly in stocks, which offer higher long-term growth potential. Rising stock market participation has increased its popularity.
3. How does a mutual fund screener help investors?
It simplifies research by narrowing hundreds of funds into a short list based on selected filters such as performance, risk, and portfolio allocation.
4. Which filters are most important when selecting a mutual fund?
Commonly used filters include long-term returns, rolling returns, expense ratio, Sharpe ratio, fund size (AUM), portfolio allocation, and fund manager experience.
5. Is investing in mutual funds linked to the stock market?
Yes. Many mutual funds, especially equity mutual funds, invest directly in stocks, so their performance is influenced by stock market movements.