A mutual fund is a simple way to invest money. Instead of investing by ourselves, we give our money to a professional called a Fund Manager who knows a lot about investing. The Fund Manager takes care of our money and tries to make it grow by buying stocks, bonds, gold, and other investments. When we invest in a mutual fund, our money is combined with money from other people who are also investing in the same fund. This reduces the risk because the money is spread out and invested in different places. There are two ways to invest our money in a mutual fund. One way is to invest a large amount of money all at once. The other way is to invest a smaller amount regularly, like every month or every week. This is called a systematic investment plan (SIP). Mutual funds are a good option for people who aren't experienced or don't have time to manage their investments. The Fund Manager takes care of everything and tries to make our money grow.