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The performances of Mutual funds are influenced by the performance of the stock market as well as the economy as a whole. Equity Funds are influenced to a large extent by the stock market. The stock market in turn is influenced by the performance of the companies as well as the economy as a whole. The performance of the sector funds depends to a large extent on the companies within that sector. Debt Funds are influenced by interest rates and credit quality. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and vice versa. Similarly, debt funds with higher credit ratings are less influenced by changes in the economy.