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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
LIMITATIONS OF STUDY
METHODOLOGY
INVESTMENTS
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What is Investment/Investing?
Why Should One Invest?
When To Start Investing?
What Care Should One Take While Investing?
Investing Is A Plan
Factors Affecting Investment Decisions
What Investing Is Not?
What Are Various Options Available For

Investment?

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SHARES
2.1 What Are Share / Stock / Equity?

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2.2 Why Should One Invest In Equities?

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2.3 How One Can Make Profits By Investing

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Equities?

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2.4 Modes Of Stock Purchase

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2.5 Types Of Equity

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2.6 Points To Remember Before Picking Up A Stock

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2.7 Advantages Of Investing In Equity Funds

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2.8 Disadvantages Of Investing In Equity Funds

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2.9 Risk Associated With Equity Market

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2.10 Returns Associated With Equity Market

MUTUAL FUND
3.1 What Is Mutual Fund?

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3.2 Who Manages Investors Money?

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3.3 Who Is A Custodian?

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3.4 What Is The Role Of The AMC?

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3.5 Alternative Way To Investment In Mutual Funds

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SIP

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3.6 Types Of Mutual Funds Schemes In India

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3.7 Advantages Of Investing Mutual Funds

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3.8 Disadvantages Of Investing Mutual Funds

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3.9 The Types Of Risks Associated With Mutual

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