Mutual Fund Dividend Option

Growth vs IDCW (Dividend) Mutual Fund Option {{now.year}}: Which to Pick & the Tax That Decides It

Every mutual fund scheme comes in two flavours — Growth and IDCW (the old "Dividend" option). They hold the same portfolio, but the choice quietly changes your tax bill. For most investors, Growth wins. Here is why, and the one situation where IDCW might still make sense.