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Direct Vs. Regular – Prayosha Investment
Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds | Knowledge First

📊 Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds

Understand the key differences, benefits, and how MFDs add value to your investments.
Direct Plan

📉 Direct

  • Investor manages everything on their own — from fund selection to portfolio review.
  • Lower expense ratio (no distributor commission).
  • Requires time, research, and confidence to manage on your own.
  • One-size-fits-all — no tailored advice or adjustments.
  • High chance of emotional decisions, panic exits, or inconsistency.
  • Around 40% of retail mutual fund assets are via direct plans.
Regular Plan

🤝 Regular (with MFD)

  • Full support from a qualified MFD — from fund selection to goal planning, rebalancing, and handholding.
  • Slightly higher expense ratio (includes MFD commission), but often justified by better fund selection and goal alignment.
  • MFDs handle documentation, tracking, and even KYC — saving time and effort.
  • Investment is tailored based on goals, risk profile, and market conditions.
  • MFDs help maintain discipline during market volatility and keep clients focused on goals.
  • Nearly 60% of retail investors prefer Regular plans, showing trust in MFDs for expert guidance.

📌 Which one is right for you? If you have time, expertise and emotional discipline → Direct. If you value advice, handholding and goal-based planning → Regular with a trusted MFD.

💰 SIP Cost Difference Calculator

🔍 Direct Plan
estimated final value: -- ₹

🔍 Regular Plan estimated final value: -- ₹

📉 Difference (Extra cost of Regular): -- ₹

*For illustration only. Actual returns may vary.

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🔒 Comparisons based on SEBI circulars and standard assumptions. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

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