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Looking for regular income from mutual funds? Here are the best options

Systematic withdrawal plans are more tax-efficient. However, in the case of arbitrage funds, use the dividend option

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Sarbajeet K Sen
Are you looking for regular income from mutual funds? If so, the question is what is the best way to invest in mutual funds to get a steady flow of money from them. In calendar year 2017, investors had lapped up monthly dividend paying hybrid mutual fund schemes as booming markets and higher dividend income compared to traditional fixed deposits had made them a good source of regular income. However, investment experts feel this may not be the best means to earn a regular income from funds.
 
For the uninitiated, mutual funds pay dividends out of the profits the