How to analyse of mutual fund ?about their risk , returns etc?

If you are asking particularly about Indian mutual funds, go to this site. They have some very good information.

http://www.valueresearchonline.com/funds...

Look at for example HDFC equity

http://www.valueresearchonline.com/funds...

Notice the trailing returns and how they compare to the category average. For this fund they are better. That is a good sign.

Next notice their top holdings. For this particular fund, the top 5 account for better than 25% of the portfolio. That is not too good from a risk standpoint. The diversity is questionable. Notice that it is rated 5 stars. That is the highest rating for returns and indeed this fund has a very high historical return.

Next go to Investment details to see how you invest in the fund and what the minimum investment is.

http://www.valueresearchonline.com/funds...

Next read the analyst review.

http://www.valueresearchonline.com/funds...

Use morningstar it's the industry standard. Even on yahoo finance if you click the risk tab it will tell you the rating and the risk.

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