New Delhi, July 1 -- Sharp swings in equity markets often test investors' patience and risk appetite. While some investors seek to benefit from market volatility, others look for strategies that may help reduce fluctuations in their portfolios without giving up equity exposure altogether.

Low-volatility mutual funds have emerged as one such option.

These funds invest in stocks that have historically experienced smaller price swings than the broader market. While they remain exposed to equity market risks, they seek to cushion the impact of market downturns by focusing on relatively stable companies.

Low-volatility mutual funds are equity funds designed to invest in stocks that have historically shown lower price fluctuations than the b...