HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund

The present cost of a single unit of a fund, calculated by dividing the total net assets of the fund by the number of outstanding units.

AUM refers to the collective value of investments, including money, and other assets, overseen by a financial firm or fund manager on behalf of clients. It illustrates the extent of funds managed and the decision-making responsibility of the company.

A professional who is responsible for taking the investment choices and for the management of a portfolio of assets within a fund.

SIP involves regularly investing fixed amounts at specified intervals to accumulate wealth over time. (An instrument known as SIP Calculator assists in estimating potential returns.)

A class of assets representing ownership in a company. When you buy shares or stocks, you become the partial owner. If the company grows and profits go up, your shares can become more valuable, giving you a chance to make money.

Debt is when an entity like a government borrows money and agrees to pay back the borrowed amount with interest over time.

 RSI is a tool that measures how fast prices change. It helps to figure out when markets are getting too high or too low

A fund that invests in debt instruments, like bonds and money market securities.

In the Indian stock market, large cap firms are that own major share values in the market. They typically rank among the top 100 listed companies, indicating their established and financially resilient status.

Mid cap companies fall between large cap and small cap firms in terms of market capitalization. This suggests they hold moderate total share value and balance growth potential with a presence on the Indian stock exchange.

Small cap companies have relatively lower total share values and often rank outside the top 250 listed firms. They signify emerging or specialized players in the Indian stock market, offering higher growth possibilities alongside associated risks.

Investment funds that focus on short-term debt securities, designed to provide stability and liquidity to investors.

Asset allocation is when you split your investments into different types, like funds, shares and bonds, to lower risk and improve your financial goals.

A fund type investing in short-term debt instruments, like treasury bills and commercial paper. These funds are deemed low-risk investments.

Business-owned assets not easily convertible into cash within a short timeframe (a year). Non-current assets usually encompass long-term investments such as bonds and stocks, tangible assets like property, and intangible assets such as patents and copyrights.