{"id":10804,"date":"2025-06-12T11:45:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=10804"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:23:55","slug":"what-are-close-ended-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/what-are-close-ended-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Close-Ended Funds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-close-ended-funds\">What are Close-Ended Funds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#types-of-close-ended-mutual-funds\">Types of Close-Ended Mutual Funds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#benefits-of-close-ended-funds\">Benefits of Close-Ended Funds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#drawbacks-of-close-ended-mutual-funds\">Drawbacks of Close-Ended Mutual Funds\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#performance-of-close-ended-funds\">Performance of Close-Ended Funds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#examples-of-close-ended-funds\">Examples of Close-Ended Funds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two common categories included in mutual funds: <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/open-ended-mutual-funds-and-how-to-invest-in-them\/\">open-ended<\/a> and<strong> close-ended mutual funds<\/strong>. Open-ended funds offer flexibility in buying and selling at any time, while closed-ended funds operate with a fixed structure. But remember it also offers certain advantages and limitations. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we explain to you about <strong>what are close-ended mutual funds, <\/strong>how they work, their benefits, and risks with real-time examples. This guide will help you make informed decisions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a644966c380f70d205e6d8c71985d38a\" id=\"what-are-close-ended-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">What are Close-Ended Funds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Close-ended mutual funds <\/strong>are <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/investments\/\">investment<\/a> schemes that come with a fixed maturity period, typically 3 to 5 years. These funds are open for subscription only during the NFO (New Fund Offering) period. After completing the NFO period, no new investors can join, or existing ones can exit until maturity. To offer some liquidity, these funds are listed on stock exchanges that will help investors to buy or sell units like stocks. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c17ba36dabfdaca8ca9a3a63151d154\" id=\"types-of-close-ended-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Types of Close-Ended Mutual Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like open-ended funds, close-ended funds also have various types that are based on asset allocation:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Types<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equity close-ended funds&nbsp;<\/td><td>These are aim for long-term capital appreciation and ideal for investors with high-risk appetite. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debit close-ended funds&nbsp;<\/td><td>It\u2019s safer and suitable for conservative investors and they can invest in bonds and debentures. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid close-ended funds&nbsp;<\/td><td>Combination of equity and debt instruments, offering balanced risk-return profile.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Most popular close-end debt fund, it has a fixed tenure and invest in instruments&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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-0ec5e767089586eb9e331085e937a80d\" id=\"benefits-of-close-ended-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Benefits of Close-Ended Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Close-ended funds offering you many benefits some of them are listed below;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fund managers can plan long-term strategies by using this strategy, and they don\u2019t need to worry about sudden withdrawals.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disciplined Investing&nbsp;<\/td><td>It can prevent impulsive decisions, because the investment is locked in for long and fixed terms so they can think long-term. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better Returns&nbsp;<\/td><td>Because of the stability of funds, fund managers can deploy strategies to get better returns. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market Price Based on Demand&nbsp;<\/td><td>Selling on the stock exchange at prices that are determined by the demand and units of the scheme.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc4dff7422078f86863ca5f4a88dda66\" id=\"drawbacks-of-close-ended-mutual-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Drawbacks of Close-Ended Mutual Funds&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we decide, it\u2019s better to know the <strong>drawbacks of close-ended mutual funds<\/strong> that are given below;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Drawbacks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limited Liquidity&nbsp;<\/td><td>Investors can\u2019t redeem their units before the end of the maturity period.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Only Lump Sum Option&nbsp;<\/td><td>It offers only Lump sum option, unlike open-ended funds, close-ended funds didn\u2019t offer SIP.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Driven by Fund Manager&nbsp;<\/td><td>In open-ended schemes, investors can analyze the performance of a mutual fund scheme in different market situations. This data is available with the scheme, but in closed-ended funds this is not available. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market-driven Prices&nbsp;<\/td><td>If liquidity is low on the stock exchange, you must face challenges while selling units. &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=\"Close-ended\" 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-bf72b6a8a2d0f3edf645b98cd9877628\" id=\"performance-of-close-ended-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Performance of Close-Ended Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>*Source: AMFI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Latest NAV<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>5-Year Return (%) <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scheme Name<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Benchmark<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Regular<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Direct<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Regular<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Direct<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Benchmark<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aditya Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>527.5000&nbsp;<\/td><td>582.4800&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.23&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.05&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Axis Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>BSE 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>60.3600&nbsp;<\/td><td>69.3700&nbsp;<\/td><td>16.45&nbsp;<\/td><td>17.67&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.46&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bandhan Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>BSE 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>76.4780&nbsp;<\/td><td>87.7310&nbsp;<\/td><td>20.80&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.25&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.46&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baroda BNP Paribas Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>221.1996&nbsp;<\/td><td>254.8164&nbsp;<\/td><td>20.90&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.36&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>BSE 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>63.2000&nbsp;<\/td><td>72.9200&nbsp;<\/td><td>20.69&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.34&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.46&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSP Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>BSE 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>477.2320&nbsp;<\/td><td>521.0330&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.47&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.43&nbsp;<\/td><td>22.46&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edelweiss Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>84.3500&nbsp;<\/td><td>96.6900&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.18&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.07&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Franklin India Bluechip Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>1020.3326&nbsp;<\/td><td>1128.6118&nbsp;<\/td><td>20.06&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.00&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Groww Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>42.5900&nbsp;<\/td><td>51.0100&nbsp;<\/td><td>18.52&nbsp;<\/td><td>20.18&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Large Cap Fund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nifty 100 TRI&nbsp;<\/td><td>1136.7040&nbsp;<\/td><td>1228.5730&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.16&nbsp;<\/td><td>23.88&nbsp;<\/td><td>21.49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55ea35d6f698ad1b889094f95ed1b9e1\" id=\"examples-of-close-ended-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\">Examples of Close-Ended Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the <strong>closed-end mutual funds <\/strong>offered in India is given below;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 ICICI prudential growth fund \u2013 series 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series III&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 Reliance FHF XXV Series 15&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udc16 Axis Fixed Term Plan \u2013 Series 96&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These funds offer a fixed maturity period, and the funds are open for subscription only in their NFO periods. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c6c27297d730fa3a4d2ea0f4ae98e8a\" id=\"conclusion\" style=\"color:#023368\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are searching for a disciplined and long-term fund, <strong>close-ended <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/mutual-funds\/\">mutual funds<\/a> <\/strong>are ideal for all investors. We have already seen that there are so many benefits like stability and better returns, but they come with some drawbacks like limited liquidity and lump sum option. So, you can choose the fund according to your financial goals and risk appetite. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to invest in mutual funds by solving your doubts? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/\">Navia Markets<\/a><\/strong> is here for you to assist in your investment journey. &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-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" 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-0-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What are close-ended mutual funds?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>Close-ended mutual funds are investment schemes with a fixed maturity period and are open for subscription only during their NFO period.\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-1-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>How are close-ended funds different from open-ended funds?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>Open-ended funds allow investors to buy or redeem units at any time, while closed-ended funds restrict entry and exit to specific timeframes.\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-2-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can I redeem my close-ended fund before maturity?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>Not directly with the AMC. However, you can sell your units on a <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/ipo-investments\/\">stock<\/a> exchange where the fund is listed.\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-3-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Do close-ended mutual funds offer SIPs?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>No, they do not allow SIP investments.<\/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-4-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Is it safe to invest in closed-ended funds?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>They are subject to market risks like any mutual fund. However, fixed maturity and defined investment periods offer some predictability.\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-5-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Do closed-end funds pay dividends?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>Yes, some close-ended funds offer dividend options based on the performance of the underlying assets.\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-6-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can close-ended funds outperform open-ended funds?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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 open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-69348e4a-6242-4a6f-99ee-7e6c72a7e280\">\n\n<p>In certain market conditions and with effective fund management, yes. However, it is not guaranteed.\u00a0<\/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. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Brokerage will not exceed the SEBI prescribed limit.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two common categories included in mutual funds: open-ended and close-ended mutual funds. Open-ended funds offer flexibility in buying and selling at any time, while closed-ended funds operate with a fixed structure. But remember it also offers certain advantages and limitations. &nbsp; In this blog, we explain to you about what are close-ended mutual [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209],"tags":[567,11,7,21,22,53,23,32],"class_list":["post-10804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mutual-funds","tag-close-ended-funds","tag-financial-goals","tag-indian-stock-markets","tag-investments","tag-investor","tag-marketperformance","tag-mutual-funds","tag-wealth-creation"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-are-close-ended-funds.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Navia Markets","author_link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/author\/tradeplusonline\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10804"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12458,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10804\/revisions\/12458"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}