How to Understand SEBI’s Proposal to Allow Mutual Funds to Charge Higher Expenses for Direct Plans
SEBI is considering allowing mutual funds to charge higher expenses for direct plans. This is because direct plans have been growing at a much faster rate than regular plans in recent years. If SEBI goes ahead with this proposal, it could have a significant impact on investors, who could see their expenses go up by a few basis points. Investors can do a few things to prepare for this change, such as comparing the expense ratios of direct and regular plans, considering investing in index funds, and investing in direct plans through a discount broker.