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Mutual fund
A shared basket where many people's money is invested together by a manager.
Example. Your ₹500 joins thousands of others to buy a mix of shares.
A mutual fund pools money from many people and a professional manager invests it across many companies. It lets a small amount get spread across lots of shares, which lowers your risk compared to buying a single share.
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