{"id":10730,"date":"2025-06-06T11:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=10730"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:20:56","slug":"what-are-hybrid-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/what-are-hybrid-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Hybrid Mutual Funds?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-hybrid-funds\">What are Hybrid Mutual Funds?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#types-of-hybrid-mutual-funds\">Types of Hybrid Mutual Funds<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#advantages-of-investing-in-hybrid-mutual-funds\">Advantages of Investing in Hybrid Mutual Funds\u00a0<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-invest-in-hybrid-mutual-funds\">How to Invest in Hybrid Mutual Funds?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hybrid-funds-taxation-rules\">Hybrid Mutual Funds Taxation Rules<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors are consistently looking for investment options that will offer a balance between risk and return. But some people find it hard to choose equity and debt instruments; <strong>hybrid mutual funds <\/strong>are the best solution for them. These funds will offer a diversified portfolio by combining both equity and debt components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll explain <strong>what is hybrid mutual fund, <\/strong>its types, taxation, benefits and how to get started in detail. Let\u2019s dive into the blog! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-020e4bda7000251788c8880431ca98fd\" id=\"what-are-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">What are Hybrid Mutual Funds?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hybrid mutual fund <\/strong>is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/investments\/\">investment<\/a> scheme that allows the investor to invest in a mix of equity (stock), debt (bonds), and other assets like gold. The major aim of this fund is to create a <strong>balanced portfolio <\/strong>with growth along with the stability of debt instruments. Investors who are looking for <strong>moderate risk with reasonable returns <\/strong>are suitable for investing in these funds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a simple word, <strong>hybrid mutual funds&#8217; meaning <\/strong>lies in their ability to adapt to various market conditions by managing asset allocations. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89ffd83b831becfc535123ec420a6e1e\" id=\"types-of-hybrid-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Types of Hybrid Mutual Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/sebis-latest-guidelines-on-fo-trading\/\">Securities and Exchange Board of India<\/a> (SEBI) has classified hybrid <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/mutual-funds\/\">mutual funds<\/a> into various categories they are listed below;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8627e652f32bec35fc329253f4634d8c\" id=\"conservative-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Conservative Hybrid Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest around 75-90% in debt and remain in equities. And it is suitable for low-risk investors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb8ea3c4f4ce7e00f47d92b9011e708c\" id=\"balanced-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Balanced Hybrid Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintain 40% to 60% in both Equity and Debt, aim is for balanced growth and income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ccf041a4d81dc5dec43e89ab01cc9d2\" id=\"arbitrage-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Arbitrage Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These funds utilize price differences of different markets, and it quickly buys in low and sells in high for low-risk returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ddca6a83179a50d473df38dec09ba04\" id=\"aggressive-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Aggressive Hybrid Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest 65-80% in equities and the rest in debt, and it is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b300fb89154b9704c409e49c639ea01\" id=\"dynamic-asset-allocation-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as balanced advantage of funds, this is dynamically based on market conditions, and suitable for investors who want to automate asset allocation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b0fc8882b92e61f799c3f3a0f8357fc\" id=\"equity-oriented-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Equity-oriented Hybrid Funds&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest 65% in equity and the remaining 35% is in debt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/app.html\" style=\"background-color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Get Navia APP<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b61f2873a10a1ca35d48023b3af8b4ed\" id=\"list-of-top-hybrid-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">List of Top Hybrid Mutual Funds&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can see the <strong>10 best hybrid mutual funds<\/strong> in India;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etmoney.com\/mutual-funds\/hybrid\">etmoney<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scheme Name<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Expense Ratio<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>3Y Return<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Prudential Equity &amp; Debt Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.97%&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.14% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JM Aggressive Hybrid Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.56%&nbsp;<\/td><td>24.74% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.77%&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.51% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edelweiss Aggressive Hybrid Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.39%&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.36% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of India Mid &amp; Small Cap Equity &amp; Debt Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.87%&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.95% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant Multi Asset Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.6%&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.69% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund &#8211; Hybrid Aggressive Plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.81%&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.86% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nippon India Multi Asset Active FoF&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.24%&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.59% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.6%&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.72% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FoF &#8211; Dynamic&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.31%&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.57% p.a.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Always check recent data and past performance before investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2977809ff990bc907e0a456dafa73470\" id=\"how-does-a-hybrid-mutual-fund-work\" style=\"color:#023368\">How Does a Hybrid Mutual Fund Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>hybrid mutual fund <\/strong>works by pooling money from various investors and allocates it into equity and debt instruments based on the fund\u2019s objective. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 In rising market, equity portion contributes to higher returns&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 During market declines, the debt part helps reduce losses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And some hybrid funds use both arbitrage and derivatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/risk-management-strategies-for-day-traders\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2929\">manage risks<\/a> and returns. So, the fund manager should balance the equity and debt components to optimize returns based on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d4326bbc432184b793618665e2b363d\" id=\"features-of-hybrid-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Features of Hybrid Funds&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher Returns&nbsp;<\/td><td>Invest in both equity and debt, so it is striving to better fund returns&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower Risk&nbsp;<\/td><td>The combining of high-return nature of equity and lower-risk nature of debt will balance risk&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diversification&nbsp;<\/td><td>The exposure to multiple asset classes in a single fund&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Generation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Income through interest from bonds and dividends from equities, so it is ideal for investors who seeking steady cash flow&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long Term Performance&nbsp;<\/td><td>Suitable for people who have long-term investment goals, minimum lock-in period of 3-5 years. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OPEN-DEMAT-ACC.png\" alt=\"hybrid mutual fund\" class=\"wp-image-9412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OPEN-DEMAT-ACC.png 1024w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OPEN-DEMAT-ACC-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OPEN-DEMAT-ACC-150x22.png 150w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OPEN-DEMAT-ACC-768x112.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d54f432083c07a6749e2042a1ae82406\" id=\"advantages-of-investing-in-hybrid-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Advantages of Investing in Hybrid Mutual Funds&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e1a28817fd3f48862a85d6bd8f394c1\" id=\"balanced-risk-and-return\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Balanced Risk and Return&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By investing in both equity and debt, hybrid funds provide stability along with growth potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97983eada792a75fbe8e40af005668f0\" id=\"suitable-for-first-time-investors\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Suitable for First-time Investors&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid funds offer a good starting point for new investors who are unsure about market volatility. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d017f56aa621686966fede25ed93b4be\" id=\"asset-allocation\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Asset Allocation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors no need to manage equity and debt allocation manually; fund managers will handle it accordingly. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ad303d37d471b7c70d9b55fa43b2507\" id=\"reduced-volatility\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Reduced Volatility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The combining of equity and debt hybrid funds will offer lower volatility than equity funds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fc45f9f351b352c0786ddc868c974d3\" id=\"stable-returns\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Stable Returns&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid fund&#8217;s goal is to offer stable returns by balancing growth potential equities with income generation debt. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51d4e73d25a8f3c48f50d1f0d0862436\" id=\"how-to-invest-in-hybrid-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">How to Invest in Hybrid Mutual Funds?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in hybrid mutual funds is very simple, the step-by-step process is given below;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Define your goals like Identifying your financial targets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Open a demat or mutual fund account through platforms like Navia Markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Select the hybrid fund type that is based on your goal and risk appetite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Choose a mode like Lump sum or SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: After the selection of the mode, you can invest in hybrid funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>: Track performance and periodically adjust it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8be0de3491bc766f3abdb9aeab475c96\" id=\"hybrid-funds-taxation-rules\" style=\"color:#023368\">Hybrid Mutual Funds Taxation Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The taxation rules hybrid mutual funds based on their equity exposure. For example, if a hybrid fund holds 65% in equities, it is taxed like an equity fund, 15% on short-term gains (within 1 year), and 10% on long-term gains (above 1 lakh after 1 year). If the equity portion is less than 65%, it is taxed according to the investor\u2019s income tax slab. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Always consult a tax advisor for updated rules applicable to your financial situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a591daab385433541ebb77aadccb65d3\" id=\"wrap-up\" style=\"color:#023368\">Wrap Up&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are hybrid mutual funds? <\/strong>The answer is simple; it is a balanced investment instrument that offers both equity and debt markets. We know that different fund types will cater to various risk levels, but hybrid funds are a conservative saver for those seeking growth. If you want to diversify your portfolio or are new to investing, <strong>hybrid mutual funds <\/strong>are a strong contender. And also, you can get benefits like risk balance, asset allocation and stable returns. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, are you ready for a change? Create an account in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/\">Navia<\/a><\/strong> and explore the complete benefits now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Do You Find This Interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>We\u2019d Love to Hear from you-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bpQ8ZlDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png\" alt=\"feedback yes or no button\" class=\"wp-image-8901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a07b674a5b87db9730c3cf59dbbb76b\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#023368\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What is a hybrid mutual fund?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>A hybrid mutual fund is a type of investment that puts your money into both equity (stocks) and debt (bonds) to balance risk and returns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Are hybrid funds and arbitrage funds same?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>No, Hybrid funds invest in both equity and debt for long-term growth and stability, while <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/what-are-arbitrage-funds\/\">arbitrage funds<\/a> earn profits by exploiting price differences between cash and futures markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Who can invest in hybrid mutual funds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>Anyone, beginners, moderate-risk investors, or those looking for a balanced investment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What is an example of a hybrid fund?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>An example of hybrid mutual fund is ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What is the return rate of a hybrid fund?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>The Return rate of a hybrid mutual fund is based on market performance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Are hybrid mutual funds good for investment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>Yes, they are suitable for investors who prefer moderate risk and diversified exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can anyone invest in hybrid funds?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-4e247376-99cf-4fea-b875-331349e1ff47\">\n\n<p>Yes, hybrid funds are open to all investors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>DISCLAIMER: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. 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