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Which of the following is a feature of a close-ended mutual fund scheme in India as compared with an open-ended scheme?

A close-ended scheme has a fixed maturity period, and investors typically exit by selling listed units on a stock exchange. Continuous purchase and redemption at NAV is a feature of open-ended schemes, not close-ended ones.

  1. AUnits are redeemable at NAV on any business day throughout the life of the scheme
  2. BUnits have a fixed maturity period and must be listed on a stock exchange for liquidityCorrect
  3. CThe scheme has no fixed tenure and sells units continuously
  4. DThe scheme can never be listed on a stock exchange

Explanation

A close-ended scheme has a fixed tenure, and after the new fund offer units are generally not sold or redeemed continuously. Investors get liquidity by trading units on a stock exchange where they are listed, or through a repurchase window if offered. The other options describe open-ended features or are wrong about listing.

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