Equity Fund

Equity Fund - An equity fund is a mutual fund that invests primarily in stocks in most cases the investment is in common stock. Common stock is securities that give shareholders voting rights and equity (asset) ownership in the company. An equity fund pays investors dividends which vary depending on market conditions and the over all performance of the fund... Shareholders are also rewarded with dividends form capital appreciation ( an increase in the value of the fund based on market conditions) Equity funds let shareholders benefit from a good performing company, and this along with voting rights, makes them a more involved candidate in the company?s performance.