Real Estate vs Mutual Funds – Which is the Better Investment Option?
Introduction The Indian stock market has performed very well over the past few years. With the formation of SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), investing in mutual funds is gradually becoming attractive for many investors. The good performance of equity markets has attracted many individual property buyers to enter into this sector as well, with an aim to generate high returns by buying property at lower prices and selling them at a higher price in the future. However, there are many risks associated with property investment that could lead to substantial losses, while mutual fund investments are relatively low-risk. In this article, we shall compare real estate and mutual funds investment options so that you can make an informed decision about which is the better investment for you. Monitoring Real estate investments are often considered risky due to the inability to monitor your performance. Failure, however, can result in disputes over time if you have invested with partners or even l