DOs

• Read the offer document carefully before investing.
• Note that investments in Mutual Funds may be risky.
• Mention your bank account number in the application form.
• Invest in a scheme depending upon your investment objective and risk appetite.
• Note that Net Asset Value of a scheme is subject to change depending uponmarket conditions.
• Insist for a copy of the offer document/key information memorandum beforeinvesting.
• Note that past performance of a scheme is not indicative of future performance.ü Past performance of a scheme may or may not be sustained in future.
• Keep track of the Net Asset Value of a scheme, where you have invested, on aregular basis.
• Ensure that you receive an account statement for the money that you haveinvested.
• Update yourself on the performance of the scheme on a regular basis. 

 DON‘TS

• Do not invest in a scheme just because somebody is offering you a commissionor other incentive, gifts etc.
• Do not get carried away by the name of the scheme/Mutual Fund.
• Do not fall prey to promises of unrealistic returns.
• Do not forget to take note of risks involved in the investment.
• Do not hesitate to approach concerned persons and then the appropriateauthorities for any problem.
• Do not deal with any agent/broker dealer who is not registered with Associationof Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

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