A STUDY OF FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SCHEMES BY INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS – WITH REFERENCE TO PUNE CITY

Mutual Fund is a form of investment where a common investor can participate in the Indian capital market with professional fund management irrespective of the amount invested. A large number of people are moving towards mutual fund investments through the route of systematic investment plan. The Indian mutual fund industry is growing steadily and this is reflected in the increase in Assets under management of various fund houses. The investment in Mutual funds is a relatively safer option for risk averse investors as they are less risky than directly investing in stocks. This research paper aims at finding out the factors affecting investment decision of mutual funds and the preference of investors to particular schemes of mutual funds. The findings will help mutual fund companies to identify the parameters which influence the investment decision of the common investor and also the preferences of particular schemes and fund houses by the investors.