INVESTOR AWARENESS

Investment Risk Disclosure

Investing and purchasing financial products involves varying degrees of risk. The risks associated with a product depend on its structure, underlying assets, issuer, market conditions, tenure, liquidity, taxation and other factors.

Users should carefully read all relevant product and scheme documents before making any investment decision.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Understanding investment risks

RISK 01

General Investment Risk

The value of investments may increase or decrease depending on market conditions. Investors may lose part or, in certain products, all of the capital invested.

Past performance should not be considered a guarantee or indication of future performance.

RISK 02

Mutual Fund Risk

Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.

The NAV of mutual fund schemes may fluctuate due to changes in the value of underlying securities, interest rates, credit conditions, market conditions, liquidity and other factors.

Different schemes carry different levels and types of risk.

Investors should read the Scheme Information Document, Statement of Additional Information, Key Information Memorandum and applicable risk disclosures carefully before investing.

RISK 03

Equity Market Risk

Equity-oriented investments may be affected by:

  • Share-price volatility
  • Economic conditions
  • Corporate performance
  • Interest rates
  • Global markets
  • Political and regulatory developments
  • Liquidity conditions
  • Investor sentiment

Capital is not guaranteed unless specifically stated in the relevant product documentation.

RISK 04

Debt and Fixed-Income Risk

Debt securities and debt-oriented investments may be affected by:

  • Interest-rate movements
  • Credit/default risk
  • Downgrade risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Reinvestment risk
  • Market conditions
  • Issuer-specific developments

A higher stated interest rate may be associated with higher credit or other risks depending on the product.

RISK 05

Fixed Deposit Risk

Fixed deposits may be subject to:

  • Issuer/bank credit risk
  • Premature withdrawal conditions
  • Interest-rate risk in relation to reinvestment
  • Taxation
  • Applicable deposit insurance limits
  • Terms and conditions of the issuing institution

Investors should verify the applicable deposit terms directly with the relevant institution.

RISK 06

Bonds and Market-Linked Securities

Investment in bonds and other fixed-income securities may involve:

  • Credit risk
  • Interest-rate risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Reinvestment risk
  • Call/prepayment risk
  • Market risk
  • Issuer-specific risk

The repayment of principal and interest is subject to the terms of the relevant instrument and the creditworthiness of the issuer.

RISK 07

Specialized Investment Funds and Other Market-Linked Products

Specialised or higher-complexity investment products may involve higher levels of market, liquidity, concentration, strategy and other risks.

Investors should carefully review the relevant product documents, eligibility conditions, minimum investment requirements and risk disclosures before investing.

RISK 08

Insurance Risk Disclosure

Insurance products are primarily designed to provide insurance protection and/or other benefits according to the applicable policy terms.

Insurance products differ substantially in structure, benefits, exclusions, charges, surrender conditions and risks.

The policy document issued by the insurer is the governing document.

Investors/policyholders should carefully read the policy terms, benefits, exclusions, charges, surrender provisions and applicable disclosures before purchasing an insurance product.

Investxindia does not guarantee the acceptance of a proposal or settlement of an insurance claim. Claim decisions are subject to theinsurer's applicable policy terms and regulatory framework.

RISK 09

Taxation Risk

Tax treatment of financial products may change due to changes in law, regulations, notifications or judicial interpretation.

Tax treatment may also differ depending on the investor'scircumstances and type of product.

Users should consult an appropriately qualified tax professional for tax advice.

RISK 10

Liquidity Risk

Some financial products may not be easily sold or redeemed at the desired price or time. Investors should consider their liquidity requirements and investment horizon before investing.

RISK 11

Inflation Risk

The purchasing power of money may decline over time due to inflation. Aninvestment's nominal return may not necessarily represent its real return after considering inflation and applicable taxes.

RISK 12

Interest Rate Risk

Changes in interest rates can affect the value of debt securities and debt-oriented investments. Investors should consider the relationship between interest rates, duration and the particular product before investing.

RISK 13

Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the possibility that an issuer or counterparty may fail to meet its financial obligations.

Credit risk varies between products and issuers.

RISK 14

Operational and Cyber Risk

Digital transactions may involve operational, technology, cyber-security and communication risks.

Investors should use only authorised channels and should never share passwords, PINs, OTPs or other confidential authentication information with unauthorised persons.

RISK 15

No Guaranteed Returns

Unless expressly guaranteed by the relevant product provider under legally valid terms, no representation made through Investxindia'sPlatform should be interpreted as a guarantee of investment returns.

Illustrations, calculators, historical returns and projections are for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as guaranteed outcomes.

RISK 16

Investor Responsibility

Before investing, investors should consider:

  • Financial objectives
  • Risk tolerance
  • Investment horizon
  • Liquidity requirements
  • Existing investments
  • Tax implications
  • Product charges
  • Relevant risks
  • Applicable product documentation

Investors should seek professional advice where appropriate.

RISK DISCLOSURE 17

Important Disclaimer

Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all Scheme related documents carefully before investing.

Investment decisions are ultimately the responsibility of the investor.

Investxindia acts within the scope of its applicable distribution activities and does not guarantee investment performance.

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