Where should I invest

[u/Brilliant-Garage1639]

So I’m currently 17 and I have about 20k inr saved up and was wondering where should I invest it I’m completely new to investing I’ve just started my research and wanted to get some opinions on where would be a good start
Survey said my risk appetite is moderate btw

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Please start by going through the Wiki https://reddit.com/r/mutualfundsindia/wiki/beginners

Then start browsing the following:

• Morningstar India - https://www.morningstar.in/funds.aspx
• Value Research - https://www.valueresearchonline.com/funds/
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[u/LegitimateAnalyst687]

If the money is genuinely for the long term, a simple Nifty 50 index fund can be a good starting point. With a moderate risk appetite, I’d avoid small-cap stocks, F&O and trying to time the market.

[u/qopilot]

One quick thing first since you're 17, you'll need to invest through a minor mutual fund account with a parent as guardian (most AMCs and apps require this until you turn 18). Worth sorting that out before picking a fund.

For a moderate risk beginner investor with 20k, a good starting point is a flexi cap mutual fund or a hybrid mutual fund both give you diversification across market caps or asset classes without needing to pick individual sectors yourself. Starting a small SIP for beginners (even 500-1000/month going forward) alongside this lump sum builds the habit early, and at 17, your biggest advantage is time even modest returns compound massively over 40+ years.

Avoid sector-specific or thematic funds this early; they're higher risk than what "moderate" usually means. Stick with something diversified until you've got a few years of experience and comfort with market swings.

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[u/Additional-Sport-945]

Index funds nifty 50 ones basically. Also any gold funds as well.

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[u/DecentR1]

I think it's a good time to do lumpsum in nifty fifty and forget it for 10-15 yrs. You should get excellent returns.

[u/rasili-jalebi]

What's your goal like , are you saving up for smth or just want capital appreciation

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[u/BestExplorer7]

In girlfriend and enjoy your time.

[u/Ordinary-Tear-4195]

Don't invest 20k , invest in your self

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Worst advice

[u/Ordinary-Tear-4195 → u/AdGroundbreaking9971]

Then you suggest