Risk-Return Dynamics of Hybrid Mutual Funds

The book called "Risk-Return Dynamics of Hybrid Mutual Funds" looks at how mutual funds work in India. It checks their concept, structure, growth, functioning, benefits, risks and rules. The study focuses on balanced or hybrid mutual fund schemes.Mutual funds are like middlemen. They collect money from investors. Put it into different types of investments like stocks, bonds and money market instruments. Balanced mutual funds mix stocks and bonds. They aim to give investors some growth and regular income with risk.The Indian mutual fund industry started with the Unit Trust of India (UTI) in 1963. Now it is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The industry has changed over time. Private sector mutual funds have joined in. This has increased competition, innovation and investor participation.Mutual funds have parts. There are sponsors, trustees, Asset Management Companies (AMCs) custodians, transfer agents, AMFI and SEBI. Mutual fund schemes can be open-ended or close-ended. They can focus on stocks, bonds or a mix of both. There are also index, tax-saving schemes.Balanced mutual fund schemes try to balance risk and return. They invest in stocks and bonds.