Switching from regular to direct mutual funds: Know the hidden tax cost — and when the move actually pays off
· livemint.com
Regular and direct mutual fund plans can deliver different outcomes due to expense ratios, taxes and distributor costs. The decision to switch depends on factors such as the breakeven period and capital gains tax.
Both direct and regular plans of a mutual fund have the same portfolio and are managed by the same fund manager. The key difference is the expense ratio.
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