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V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

Can Indian mutual funds invest directly in Real Estate?

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 6 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Yes

  2. No

    Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Mutual funds cannot directly invest in real estate (physical property). They are allowed to invest in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), which are listed securities.

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