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MUTUAL FUNDS • EQUITY

Large Cap & Index Funds.
A simpler core for investors who want broad equity exposure.

Large-cap and index-oriented strategies can form a core equity allocation, depending on the investor's objective, risk profile and chosen scheme.

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CATEGORYEquity
STYLECore / index
RISKMarket-linked

WHY PEOPLE CONSIDER IT

For investors who prefer a simpler equity core and want to understand what they own rather than chase themes.

Think of this page as the first five minutes of the conversation. The final decision should follow a comparison of your goals, existing cover, affordability, risk and the current policy or scheme documents.

Large companiesLarge-cap strategies focus on established companies within the category rules.
Index approachIndex funds aim to track a chosen benchmark, before costs and tracking differences.
Simple structureUseful as a core building block for long-term goals.
Still equityMarket declines can reduce the value of the investment.

AT A GLANCE

CategoryLarge cap / index
Asset classEquity
RiskMarket-linked
UseCore allocation

Example scenario

An investor building a long-term core portfolio wants broad exposure to established companies or a benchmark.

Key benefits to explore

  • Core equity exposure
  • Index strategies can be rules-based
  • Broad diversification
  • Transparent benchmark-oriented approach

UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE

Key terms explained simply.

You do not need to know the jargon before speaking with us. Here are the terms that matter on this page.

SIPSystematic Investment Plan — a way to invest a fixed amount into a mutual fund at regular intervals, such as monthly. SIP is a method of investing, not a separate type of mutual fund.
NAVNet Asset Value — the per-unit value of a mutual fund scheme, calculated according to the fund's assets and liabilities.
Expense RatioThe annual operating expenses charged by a mutual fund scheme, expressed as a percentage of the fund's assets.
BenchmarkA reference index used to compare a fund's performance and investment approach.
RiskometerA standardised indicator that communicates the level of risk associated with a mutual fund scheme.
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Before you decide.

Are index funds risk-free?

No. They remain equity investments.

Why choose index?

The approach can be transparent and rules-based.

Can I use it for a 3-year goal?

Equity may be unsuitable for short horizons; the goal timeline matters.

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Let's see if it fits your goal.

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Important: This page is for general education and initial comparison. Insurance benefits are subject to the current policy wording, exclusions, waiting periods, underwriting and applicable terms. Mutual funds are market-linked and returns are not guaranteed. Figures marked with * are time-sensitive or scheme/product-specific and should be rechecked against the provider's current documents before publication or purchase.