Liquid funds, as a rule of thumb, offer lower market risks when compared to other classes of mutual funds; however, they mostly remain on the same levels when it comes to risks and rewards as against fixed deposits.
While the marginally higher rate of returns, lower minimum investment values, and premature withdrawal penalties have made this an attractive alternative, investors in such funds assume higher risks when compared to fixed deposits at banks.
However, with most liquid funds investing in high-quality credit assets, diverse allocations, and short maturity dates, the risks are still relatively muted for average retail investors.