A Stock Fund (also called an Equity Mutual Fund) is a mutual fund scheme that primarily invests in shares of publicly listed companies, aiming to generate long-term capital appreciation. Under SEBI's categorisation, equity funds are classified based on market cap focus—large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, multi-cap, or flexi-cap—and investment style (value, growth, or sectoral/thematic). Stock funds are suitable for investors with a medium-to-long investment horizon (5+ years) and moderate-to-high risk tolerance. In India, equity fund returns are linked to corporate earnings growth and broader market cycles.
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