{"id":510,"date":"2026-04-17T11:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/?p=510"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:02:18","slug":"equity-market-neutral-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Equity Market Neutral Funds: Should you invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-41-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Equity Market Neutral Funds\" class=\"wp-image-511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-41-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-41-300x169.webp 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\" >Equity Market Neutral Funds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Navigating_Market_Volatility_The_Role_of_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_in_Your_Investment_Strategy\" >Navigating Market Volatility: The Role of Equity Market Neutral Funds in Your Investment Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_A_Balanced_Approach_to_Diversification_and_Downside_Protection\" >Equity Market Neutral Funds: A Balanced Approach to Diversification and Downside Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Investing_Wisely_How_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_Can_Enhance_Your_Portfolio_Balance\" >Investing Wisely: How Equity Market Neutral Funds Can Enhance Your Portfolio Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Achieving_Financial_Goals_with_Alternative_Investments_The_Case_for_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\" >Achieving Financial Goals with Alternative Investments: The Case for Equity Market Neutral Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Understanding_the_Long-Short_Strategy_Evaluating_Risk_and_Returns_in_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\" >Understanding the Long-Short Strategy: Evaluating Risk and Returns in Equity Market Neutral Funds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#On_a_parting_note%E2%80%A6\" >On a parting note\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#What_is_%E2%80%9Cmarket_neutral%E2%80%9D_really\" >What is &#8220;market neutral&#8221; really?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#How_do_they_diversify\" >How do they diversify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Whats_the_%E2%80%9Cseesaw%E2%80%9D_analogy\" >What&#8217;s the &#8220;seesaw&#8221; analogy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Is_the_%E2%80%9Clong-short%E2%80%9D_strategy_easy_to_implement\" >Is the &#8220;long-short&#8221; strategy easy to implement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/equity-market-neutral-funds\/#Are_these_funds_intended_for_rapid_large_profits\" >Are these funds intended for rapid, large profits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\"><\/span>Equity Market Neutral Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working the unpredictable stock market&#8217;s ups and downs can be overwhelming. For investors desiring a more stable route, Equity Market Neutral Funds present a novel solution. While standard investments ride on the market&#8217;s overall trend, these funds strive to benefit from the relative movement between specific stocks. Consider wagering that one will do better than another, even if the broader market is soaring or plummeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article demystifies this &#8220;long-short&#8221; approach in plain language, showing how Equity Market Neutral Funds aim to diversify and protect against loss. Learn how they may calm your portfolio, maybe providing more stable returns and strengthening your total investment balance. They may also provide you with a unique tool to help you achieve your financial goals even during turbulent market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navigating_Market_Volatility_The_Role_of_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_in_Your_Investment_Strategy\"><\/span>Navigating Market Volatility: The Role of Equity Market Neutral Funds in Your Investment Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The stock market is like\u2002a bouncy trampoline. Sometimes it bounces way up (prices get high),\u2002and sometimes it bounces way down (prices get low). This up-and-down\u2002movement is known as volatility. It can make\u2002it feel dangerous to invest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds are special tools that can help you tune\u2002out most of that bouncing. Instead of guessing where the trampoline will go up or down, these funds seek to profit from how parts of the trampoline (individual stocks) are moving relative to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Think of it this way:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They purchase\u2002stocks that they believe will increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, they are selling (borrowing and then selling) other stocks that they believe\u2002will decrease in value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The idea is that\u2002if their predictions are correct:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stocks they\u2002purchased then increased in value, bringing them profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stocks they sold cascade downward,\u2002benefiting them (because they can buy those stocks back cheaper later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire market (the bouncy trampoline) matters less for how the fund performs because they have \u201cup\u201d bets and\u2002\u201cdown\u201d bets. They are\u2002attempting to be neutral to the market direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do they fit into your investment strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoothing Out Risk: If you\u2019re concerned about heightened volatility in the market, these funds give a smoother ride and might help hedge against\u2002herding losses in your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversification: They\u2002react differently from standard stock funds, so owning them can add variety to your investment strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential for Stable Returns: They look for steady, smaller returns and do not attempt to hit\u2002big home runs during bull markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral\u2002Funds are essentially betting that the wobbles in the bouncy trampoline will make them money \u2014 you are not betting on whether the whole thing will go up or down. They can\u2002help to mitigate risk and offer potential returns even when the market is doing the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_A_Balanced_Approach_to_Diversification_and_Downside_Protection\"><\/span>Equity Market Neutral Funds: A Balanced Approach to Diversification and Downside Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds, in plain terms, are similar to attempting to make money from the stock market without speculating about whether the market as a whole will rise or fall. They seek a middle path by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Diversification:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Rather than purely purchasing stocks that they believe will rise (similar to regular funds), they short some stocks at the same time (referred to as &#8220;short&#8221; positions) and sell others that they believe will decline (referred to as &#8220;long&#8221; positions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They typically select pairs of stocks that are connected somehow (same sector, comparable size, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This helps them not to be greatly dependent on the success of a particular stock or industry. If one stock in a pair performs badly, the other may perform well, evening out the returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Downside Protection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they hold both long and short positions, the performance of the fund is less influenced by the direction of the overall market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If the overall market declines, losses from their long positions may be offset by the profit from their short positions (since those stocks they shorted would decline).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is designed to minimize the risk of large losses in falling markets relative to funds that have only long positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture you&#8217;re making a bet on a horse race between two horses. Rather than risking on one to win, you risk on one to beat the other. It matters less that the entire race is slow or fast than which horse does comparatively better against the other. Equity Market Neutral Funds attempt to do the same thing with stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, these funds attempt to make money from the variation in performance between the stocks they&#8217;ve purchased and the stocks they&#8217;ve shorted instead of depending on the whole market going in one direction. This can provide a means of diversifying your investments and possibly insulating against market declines. Keep in mind, though, that these strategies can be complicated and may not always yield positive returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investing_Wisely_How_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds_Can_Enhance_Your_Portfolio_Balance\"><\/span>Investing Wisely: How Equity Market Neutral Funds Can Enhance Your Portfolio Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds can make your investment portfolio more balanced by putting something in there that doesn&#8217;t always behave in the same manner as your typical stock investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visualize your portfolio as a seesaw. It typically goes up when the stock market rises and down when the stock market falls. Equity Market Neutral Funds can be a stabilizing influence on that seesaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they wager on the relative behavior of stocks (one rising higher than another, or one falling higher than another), their return is less correlated with whether the entire market is rising or falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, while your normal stock investments may be declining in a falling market, the Equity Market Neutral Fund could still be earning some money (or at least declining less), and this can act to soften the overall decline of your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can result in a smoother ride for your investments in the long term, since you&#8217;re not as exposed to the large market swings. It&#8217;s similar to having an investment that attempts to zig when others zag, adding up to a better-rounded and less volatile portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achieving_Financial_Goals_with_Alternative_Investments_The_Case_for_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\"><\/span>Achieving Financial Goals with Alternative Investments: The Case for Equity Market Neutral Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds may be another type of financial tool in your arsenal to assist you in achieving your money objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re attempting to get to a destination. You may have your primary vehicle (your overall stock investments). Equity Market Neutral Funds may be a specialty vehicle that can traverse varied landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they are designed to generate income whether or not the overall stock market is increasing or decreasing, they can provide an alternate source of potential returns that isn&#8217;t so tied directly to normal market fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This can assist in achieving your goals since:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can potentially offer consistent returns even in times when the stock market is unstable, which can keep you on track towards your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they are not overly dependent on the direction of the broad market, they can provide returns that are less correlated to your other investments. This results in them possibly doing well even when your other investments are not, allowing you to gain more stable growth toward your objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, rather than explicitly depending on the overall market to raise your investments, Equity Market Neutral Funds provide a unique means of potentially increasing your wealth, serving as a second engine driving you toward your financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Long-Short_Strategy_Evaluating_Risk_and_Returns_in_Equity_Market_Neutral_Funds\"><\/span>Understanding the Long-Short Strategy: Evaluating Risk and Returns in Equity Market Neutral Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds employ a &#8220;long-short&#8221; strategy, which is similar to wagering on two horses in a race, but in opposite directions. You&#8217;re wagering one will perform better than the other, not merely that one will win the entire race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing the Risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s not risk-free:<\/strong> Although they attempt to avoid market fluctuations, it is still possible that the stocks they buy perform worse than anticipated, and the stocks they short sell perform better than anticipated. This incongruity can cause losses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complexity:<\/strong> It takes skill and research to determine which stocks to match up and wager on. If the fund managers make unsound decisions, the fund will lose money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Costs: <\/strong>These methods can include additional trading and, therefore, increased fees that will reduce your profits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analyzing the Returns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Returns are not certain:<\/strong> Do not anticipate huge, immediate gains. The idea is frequently to earn consistent, modest returns in the long term, no matter which way the market moves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay attention to outperformance:<\/strong> The returns result from the fund manager&#8217;s skill in accurately anticipating which stocks will outperform or underperform their matched counterparts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsimilar to market returns:<\/strong> Their performance won&#8217;t automatically reflect the general stock market. They may perform well when the market is level or even slightly negative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In brief, the &#8220;long-short&#8221; approach targets steady returns through wagering on relative stock performance but at a cost of its stock picking risks and costs. The returns are generally more a matter of skillful picking than surfing on the wave of the overall market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/advantages-of-lifecycle-funds\/\">Lifecycle Funds: What are their Advantages?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_a_parting_note%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>On a parting note\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Market Neutral Funds offer a unique investment strategy that seeks to ride the natural volatility of the stock market by concentrating on the relative performance of stocks and not the direction of the market. Using a &#8220;long-short&#8221; strategy, these funds attempt to bring diversification, possibly insulate against market losses, and provide a less correlated stream of returns to conventional equity investments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, it is important to realize that this approach is not devoid of complications and risks, such as the heavy dependence on proficient stock picking and higher costs. In the end, the determination of whether one should invest in Equity Market Neutral Funds hinges upon one&#8217;s ability to bear risks, investment targets, and the position one wants this type of fund to play within the overall portfolio. Though they lack the high-growth potential of true equity strategies, their potential to provide stable returns within most market environments makes them an interesting consideration for investors looking for a different type of balance in their portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share your thoughts on this post by leaving a reply in the comments section. 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Alternatively, you can download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bfc_mf.prodigy_app&amp;pcampaignid=web_share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prodigy Pro<\/a>\u00a0app to start investing today!<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-509 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-509.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-509.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-509.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-509.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #7c8cff;}#sp-ea-509.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1776402164\"><div id=\"sp-ea-509\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%9Cmarket_neutral%E2%80%9D_really\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5090\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5090\" aria-controls=\"collapse5090\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is &#8220;market neutral&#8221; really?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse5090\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-509\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5090\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seeking returns, whether the overall stock market rises or falls.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_they_diversify\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5091\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5091\" aria-controls=\"collapse5091\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do they diversify?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5091\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-509\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5091\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By owning both long (buy) and short (sell) positions in many related stocks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_%E2%80%9Cseesaw%E2%80%9D_analogy\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5092\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5092\" aria-controls=\"collapse5092\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What&#8217;s the &#8220;seesaw&#8221; analogy?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5092\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-509\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5092\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Describes how they can balance a portfolio through market fluctuations.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_%E2%80%9Clong-short%E2%80%9D_strategy_easy_to_implement\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5093\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5093\" aria-controls=\"collapse5093\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the &#8220;long-short&#8221; strategy easy to implement?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5093\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-509\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5093\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, it takes expert analysis to choose suitable stock pairs.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_funds_intended_for_rapid_large_profits\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5094\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5094\" aria-controls=\"collapse5094\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are these funds intended for rapid, large profits?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5094\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-509\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5094\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0No, they generally aim for consistent, more modest returns in the long term.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer \u2013 <\/strong>This article is for educational purposes only and does not intend to substitute expert guidance. 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