
FD Vs Mutual Fund Vs ETF: Where Should You Invest For Long Term? Know Thumb Rule – News18
Last Updated:April 18, 2025, 09:39 IST While traditional investors still swear by the safety of FDs, modern financial advisors strongly bat for mutual fund SIPs and ETFs. A simple rule of thumb is — FDs for your emergency fund and short-term goals (1–3 years); mutual fund SIPs for long-term goals (5–20 years); and ETFs for…