
FD vs RD vs Mutual Fund: Which is Best for 2025?
Finance Toolkit Team
1. Fixed Deposit (FD)
- Guaranteed returns
- Lock-in period
- Safe but lower returns
2. Recurring Deposit (RD)
- Monthly savings discipline
- Safe returns
- Lower flexibility
3. Mutual Fund SIP
- Market-linked returns
- Best for long-term growth
- Higher risk, higher reward
š Use our Savings Growth Calculator to see how much you can accumulate in each option.