{"id":12470,"date":"2022-06-14T16:37:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T11:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/?p=12470"},"modified":"2022-09-30T11:07:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T05:37:12","slug":"what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Small Cap Mutual Funds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d8fe38dac63\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#How_Do_Small_cap_Equity_Funds_Work\" title=\"How Do Small cap Equity Funds Work?\">How Do Small cap Equity Funds Work?<\/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:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Who_Should_Invest_in_a_Small-cap_Equity_Fund\" title=\"Who Should Invest in a Small-cap Equity Fund?\">Who Should Invest in a Small-cap Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Things_To_Consider_as_an_Investor\" title=\"Things To Consider as an Investor\">Things To Consider as an Investor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Portfolio_value_Fluctuations\" title=\"Portfolio value Fluctuations\">Portfolio value Fluctuations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Investment_Objectives\" title=\"Investment Objectives\">Investment Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Time_Scope\" title=\"Time Scope\">Time Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Risk_Appetite\" title=\"Risk Appetite\">Risk Appetite<\/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:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#How_To_Invest_In_Small_cap_Equity_Funds\" title=\"How To Invest In Small cap Equity Funds?\">How To Invest In Small cap Equity Funds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Direct_Investment\" title=\"Direct Investment\">Direct Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Mutual_Funds\" title=\"Mutual Funds\">Mutual Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/what-is-small-cap-mutual-funds\/#Interested_in_how_we_think_about_the_markets\" title=\"Interested in how we think about the markets?\">Interested in how we think about the markets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ij_sr6p0eGk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From time immemorial, every investor wants to make an investment that would yield the highest returns. But what better way of investing for higher returns than small cap funds?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), small-cap is a term used to refer to companies that rank below the 250th position in terms of market capitalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The small cap funds market has grown fast in the past few years. This growth is related to the constant increase in innovations and technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will discuss everything you need to know about investing in mutual funds. But first, let&#8217;s find out how <a href=\"https:\/\/app.kuvera.in\/explore\/mf\/c\/all\/equity\/small-cap-fund\">small cap equity funds<\/a> work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/fixed-deposit\/c\/all\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13417 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FD-Banner_14-July-2022-1024x334.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FD-Banner_14-July-2022-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FD-Banner_14-July-2022-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FD-Banner_14-July-2022-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FD-Banner_14-July-2022.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"Online Fixed Deposits on Kuvera\" width=\"640\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Small_cap_Equity_Funds_Work\"><\/span>How Do Small cap Equity Funds Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In attempts to make the best investment decision, there might have been times that you wanted to invest in small-cap equity funds but didn&#8217;t know-how. Well, this is how small cap equity funds work:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small companies always seek to raise their capital by selling shares in the stock market. Investors with a high appetite for risk come to the stock market and purchase these shares.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various projects in the company get funds through the corpus generated through the sale of shares. Thus, increasing the company&#8217;s chances of growing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an incident where the company experiences growth, its portfolio value goes up, and so do the prices of shares.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Investors can sell their shares at a high profit hence getting high small cap fund returns from their initial investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is risky to invest in small-cap funds, so if you are going to invest here, try to look for the top-performing small-cap funds before investing.\u00a0 If you are an investor looking for a quick short-term investment, you should not invest in small-cap mutual funds, for they take longer to realize high returns.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Invest_in_a_Small-cap_Equity_Fund\"><\/span>Who Should Invest in a Small-cap Equity Fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Deciding whether to invest in small cap equity funds or not highly depends on your risk appetite and <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-for-short-term-goals\/\">financial planning and goals<\/a>. The best option is to conduct proper research to make the best decision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In general, if you invest in small cap funds, you should be willing to take high risks. Small-cap equity funds may bear the following risks:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not easy to predict how small-cap companies will perform in the long run compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.kuvera.in\/explore\/mf\/c\/all\/equity\/large-cap-fund\">large cap<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cap companies tend to be highly volatile; hence you might have to keep investing for an extended period before you get returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some investors believe investing in small-cap companies might expose them, attracting more investors. This strategy depends on luck.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fluctuations in the portfolio value of small-cap equity funds. Therefore, it is strategic to invest a small amount before the price is stable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors with a tight budget looking for short-term returns might not enjoy investing in small-cap companies. Instead, they should invest in large-cap companies, for it is pretty easy to calculate their returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Consider_as_an_Investor\"><\/span>Things To Consider as an Investor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cap mutual funds invest in small-cap stocks. Investors can invest in them to diversify their portfolios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cap can be attractive to investors since they generate relatively high returns in the long term. However, small caps are associated with a higher risk than large caps. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before investing, there are essential factors to consider if you are targeting high returns. The things you should consider as an investor include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_value_Fluctuations\"><\/span>Portfolio value Fluctuations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the portfolio value of small-cap companies keeps changing, choosing a fund with a long history of success is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be best to understand that small-cap mutual funds are not equal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Objectives\"><\/span>Investment Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors should know their financial goals to decide and invest in the <\/span>best small cap mutual funds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Scope\"><\/span>Time Scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking into investing in small-cap funds, you should consider your period. If you want short-term returns, you should not invest in these funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Appetite\"><\/span>Risk Appetite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cap funds are volatile, and those willing to undertake more significant risks are the ones who invest in them.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unwilling to take a significant risk that might result in high losses, you should avoid investing here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In general, the best performing small cap funds are the ones that are likely to yield high returns in the future. Therefore, you should consider investing in them if you have a high-risk appetite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Invest_In_Small_cap_Equity_Funds\"><\/span>How To Invest In Small cap Equity Funds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to invest in small-cap equity funds, there are two ways. They include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Investment\"><\/span>Direct Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an investment for those who want complete control of their assets. A good example is an individual investor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mutual_Funds\"><\/span>Mutual Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/mf\/c\/all\">Mutual Funds investment<\/a> is suitable for those who want to invest in small-cap funds but lack time to control their portfolio. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should choose the best small-cap mutual funds since they will soon show promising potential high results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cap mutual funds are investment funds associated with investing in companies with small market capitalization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals take high risks for a potentially higher return. Therefore, an individual with an increased appetite for risk should invest in small caps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual funds generate a high corpus which the fund manager distributes. Thorough research before any investment is the key to a good investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interested_in_how_we_think_about_the_markets\"><\/span>Interested in how we think about the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/category\/zen-and-the-art-of-investing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Zen And The Art Of Investing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch\/hear on YouTube:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EPF, PPF and VPF | Tax Saving Investments for Guaranteed Returns\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dbxbBR7it10?list=PLDSzQdT9nLmBFD2p94O5p2pZ4vEUR-Thz\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Start investing through a platform that brings goal planning and investing to your fingertips. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/app.kuvera.in\/\">Kuvera.in<\/a> to discover <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/direct-plans-better\/\">Direct Plans<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/app.kuvera.in\/explore\/fixed-deposit\/c\/all\">Fixed Deposits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/user\/login\">start investing today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#MutualFundSahiHai #KuveraSabseSahiHai!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2103\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2103\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Top Asset Management Companies<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/idfc\">IDFC Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/quant\">Quant Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/canara\">Canara Robeco Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/tata\">Tata Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/dsp\">DSP Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/uti\">UTI Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/whiteoak\">Whiteoak Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/motilal\">Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/mirae\">Mirae Asset Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/icici\">ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/hdfc\">HDFC Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/absl\">Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/barodabnpparibas\">Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/invesco\">Invesco Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/jm\">JM Financial Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/tata\">Tata Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/nippon\">Nippon Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/franklin\">Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/sundaram\">Sundaram Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/edelweiss\">Edelweiss Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/l_t\">L&amp;T Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/axis\">Axis Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/kotak\">Kotak Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/lic\">LIC Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/dsp\">DSP Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/iifl\">IIFL Mutual Fund<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/explore\/funds\/parag\">Parag Parikh Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-2103 from cache -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff &nbsp; From time immemorial, every investor wants to make an investment that would yield the highest returns. 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