Who is a fund manager and what are the responsibilities of a fund manager?

Your mutual fund has a chef and no, it’s not random.

When you invest in a mutual fund, you’re not just buying a basket of stocks. You’re handing your money to someone who decides what goes in, what stays out, and when the recipe needs a change. That someone is the fund manager.

In this episode of Moneywise, Virat and Rachita break down who a fund manager really is using a simple kitchen analogy. Think of the fund manager as the chef, the market as the pantry, and your portfolio as the final dish. Just like a chef follows a process rather than cooking randomly, fund managers follow defined research and risk frameworks while selecting stocks.

🍽️ In this episode, we unpack:
•⁠ ⁠Who is a fund manager and what they actually do day to day
•⁠ ⁠The real responsibilities of a fund manager beyond “buying stocks”
•⁠ ⁠How fund managers select stocks and manage risk behind the scenes
•⁠ ⁠Why some funds actively tweak the recipe while others follow a fixed menu
•⁠ ⁠Active vs passive funds explained in a simple, no-jargon way

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Who are mutual fund managers
02:08 What is the responsibility of a fund manager
03:15 Active vs passive funds
05:16 Types of investment philosophy
05:42 What to do when a fund manager leaves?
06:40 Myths about fund managers

This episode helps you understand why the person managing your money matters, how decisions are made inside a mutual fund, and what role a fund manager plays in shaping outcomes over time without making any promises or predictions.

If you’ve ever wondered “Who is deciding where my money goes?” this episode answers that question, calmly and clearly.

🎧 Watch till the end to see why choosing a fund is also about trusting the chef, not just liking the menu.