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What are Mutual Funds?

A mutual fund is a pool of money from numerous investors, who wish to save or make money. Investing in a mutual fund can be a lot easier than buying and selling individual stocks and bonds on your own.

What are ETFs?

An ETF, or exchange traded fund, is a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets like an index fund. Unlike mutual funds, an ETF trades like a common stock on a stock exchange. ETFs experience price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold.

How different are Mutual Funds and ETFs?

ETFs Mutual Funds Can be traded throughout the day Trade at closing NAV Low operating expenses Operating expenses vary No minimum investment Most have a minimum investment amount Tax-efficient Less tax-efficient No sales loads May have sales load.

Who holds the funds in the account? What would happen if the company were to shut down?

Wealthfund is an investment platform to buy and sell financial products. It does not hold investor's money as it gets directly transferred to the AMC account under Investor's name. Since the investor is connected with an AMC, any action on the part of the Wealthfund would not impact investment holdings.

Are transactions through Wealthfund secure?

Yes, we are using 256-bit encryption for all network communication.

How often is the portfolio rebalanced? Is it time linked or threshold linked?

All portfolios are rebalanced annually at no charge. However, we also rebalance a portfolio on an investor's request or on extraordinary market events.

Will a client be informed prior to portfolio rebalance?

Yes, you would be informed 48 hours prior to any rebalancing alongside the proposed allocation. This allows you time to withdraw from the account if you do not feel the strategy appropriate to meet your long term goals.

Are multiple Investment Accounts allowed?

Yes. We appreciate you might wish to have multiple accounts for different family members.

Do you charge on opening an Investment Account?

No. At present, we are not charging to register and open a Wealthfund Investment Account.

Are there any incentives in recommending the program to friends or family?

Yes. We are pleased you enjoy our product and would like to recommend us to your friends and family. For the latest scheme please refer to our website.

How does one fund the account? Are cheques accepted?

At present, funding in the account can only be done online. Cheques are not accepted.

Can I start investing without submitting account opening documents?

No. If you are already KYC verified with CVL KRA, we would only require a Duly Signed Account Opening Form to process your transaction. In case of non- verification with CVL KRA, you will be required to submit Account opening form, along with PAN and Address Proof.

Is it possible to set up a direct transfer each month to the account?

Saving every month is a good start to achieve your goals. You can invest through SIP (Systematic Investment Plans), where the investment amount can be fixed. SIP when linked with your bank account, will automatically deduct the fixed amount at pre-defined intervals.

Is the company a regulated financial institution?

We are registered with AMFI and strictly follow the guidelines. We are also in process of being registered with SEBI as a RIA.

Can Investments be redeemed at any time? What are the fees for redeeming an investment?

Yes, investments can be redeemed at any time. The exit load charges may vary from scheme to scheme.

After Redemption, how long does it take for the funds to reflect in my account?

In case of a Liquid fund, you will receive credit in T+ 1 day (where T means Transaction day). In case of Equity, it will take T+ 3 days.

Who holds the custody of my assets?

Your assets are held by AMC under a unique folio number, which was allotted when units were bought.

What is the minimum amount to open an investment account with Wealthfund?

No minimum amount is required for account opening.

Who can open an account with Wealthfund?

Any individual or non-individual, who has PAN No. and has completed KYC formalities.

I currently live outside India. Can I still open an account with Wealthfund?

Yes, but only if you are an Indian Citizen holding a Permanent Account Number (PAN).

How much should I invest?

You can invest according to your financial preferences and risk tolerance. Wealthfund can help you analyze and determine the right amounts based on your financial goals.

Do you take brokerage commission?

No. We do not take commission from clients. Commission is paid by AMCs' on annual basis, in the form of brokerage.

Disclaimer: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme information and other related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Please consider your specific investment requirements before choosing a fund, or designing a portfolio that suits your needs.

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