How does investing in gold compare with investing in mutual funds and what scores higher on the risk and return scale

why should i consider investing in mutual funds.?

My financial advisor has been continuously underlining the importance of long term investing in mutual funds. Why is this focus on long term so important to an investor and how to handle it?

How does investing in Physical gold compare with investing in Gold ETFs and Gold Funds in the Indian context?

What are the advantages of investing in Mutual funds as compared to stocks?

What are the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds via the direct plans of these funds?

What is your opinion about investing in index funds? Can I earn good returns on index funds also?

What are the benefits of investing in gold funds? Please suggest some good gold funds.

My daughter is 10 years old. I was thinking of investing in mutual funds to fund her education later. How should I go about it?

What are the advantages of investing in mutual funds?

What are some good mutual fund portfolios for investing Rs. 10K per month? My asset allocation is 30% debt, 70% equity and my goal is retirement saving with an investment horizon of 25 years. I have moderate risk appetite