The recent turmoil in the credit space has changed the retail investors’ perception towards debt funds. Previously considered by many as low risk investments, debt mutual funds are now being looked at from a very different lens. As a matter of fact, retail investors are shying away from investing in debt funds due to their perceived risk levels. Just like any other investment, debt mutual funds carry varying levels of risk based on their tenure and types of paper held in the fund. When choosing to invest in a debt scheme, there are a few factors that investors must consider.