When a share trade funds a company—and when it does not
India’s primary and secondary markets perform different jobs, even when the same security appears in both.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Explore the edition
Investing & India Editorial
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A lower mutual fund NAV is not a cheaper bargain
The value of one fund unit does not reveal how attractive the underlying portfolio is.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Owning a share does not guarantee a dividend
A company’s earnings, its distribution decision and an investor’s return are not the same number.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Assets under management measures scale, not your return
A fund manager’s total assets and a unit holder’s experience can move differently.
Explainer · September 6, 2026