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NAV (Net Asset Value) — What NAV Means, NAV Formula & How to Calculate NAV

💡 In plain English: The price per unit of a mutual fund — calculated daily after market close.

Definition

The per-unit value of a mutual fund, calculated by dividing total fund assets minus liabilities by the total number of units outstanding.

📌 Real-World Example

Fund has assets of ₹1,000Cr and 10Cr units outstanding. NAV = ₹100. You invest ₹10,000 → you get 100 units. If NAV rises to ₹120, your investment is worth ₹12,000.

🔢 Formula

NAV = (Total Assets − Liabilities) / Total Units

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does NAV mean in a mutual fund?

NAV stands for Net Asset Value. It is the per-unit price of a mutual fund at which you buy or sell fund shares. It is calculated each trading day after market close using the formula: (Total Assets − Liabilities) / Total Units Outstanding.

How is NAV calculated?

NAV = (Total Assets of the fund − Total Liabilities) ÷ Number of Units Outstanding. For example, if a fund has ₹1,000 Cr in assets, ₹5 Cr in liabilities, and 10 Cr units, the NAV is ₹99.50 per unit.

Does a lower NAV mean a cheaper or better fund?

No. A lower NAV does not mean a fund is cheaper or better value. A fund with NAV ₹10 and one with NAV ₹200 give identical returns if they grow at the same rate. What matters is the fund's performance and expense ratio, not the absolute NAV number.

What is a good NAV for a mutual fund?

There is no such thing as a 'good' NAV — NAV by itself tells you nothing about quality or future returns. A high NAV simply means the fund has been running longer and has grown. Always evaluate a fund's performance history, category, and fund manager track record instead.

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