Mutual fund          vs       Share

LABEL

Basis of Difference

Mutual Fund

Shares Market

Risk

High Risk,   but   lower   than   shares.

High Risk

Basis of Difference

Mutual Fund

Shares Market

Return

High

High

Basis of Difference

Mutual Fund

Shares Market

Price

NAV is finalized at the end of the trading day

Prices fluctuate in real time

Basis of Difference

Mutual Fund

Shares Market

Tax Benefit

ELSS fund qualify for Section 80C Deductions

No Tax Benefit

Basis of Difference

Mutual Fund

Shares Market

High

Cost

Low