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Explained: How smart beta funds work and what investors should know before investing

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  • Smart beta funds use rules-based strategies targeting value, quality, momentum or low volatility
  • They combine passive investing with factor strategies and offer diversification
  • Smart beta strategies add factor-based choices for Indian mutual fund investors

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