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Understanding Mutual Fund NAV

A beginner's guide to Net Asset Value (NAV) in mutual funds.

By Prasun Mukherjee Jul 03, 2026 Mutual Funds
Understanding Mutual Fund NAV
Read Time6 minutes
Focusmutual fund NAV
Use This ForPlanning decisions, client education, and mutual fund research context.

Understanding Mutual Fund NAV

Net Asset Value (NAV) represents the net value of an entity and is calculated as the total value of the entity's assets minus the total value of its liabilities. For a mutual fund, the NAV per share is the price at which investors buy or sell shares of the fund.

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