The dark days of mutual funds are here. Gone are the days when mutual funds were used to attract all types of investors, who were willing to take the risk and invest in the market. These days, mutual fund houses are solely targeting affluent and big cities, ignoring the sizeable market available in small towns… Read More »
Never really thought about this option? Well it is the fact. If your Public Provident Fund (PPF) has completed 1 whole financial year, then most probably you will be entitled to get a loan against it. But first, there are certain conditions that you need to fulfill. Firstly, your account need to have completed one… Read More »
The securities exchange board of India (SEBI) has stated that no mutual funds scheme can guarantee you any returns or even provide you capital protection for that matter. If you have invested in a Mutual Fund which bears the term capital protection scheme, then you should know that it is not in the literal sense.… Read More »
Investments in assets, especially, if those assets are Mutual Funds, promote a healthy growth of one’s portfolio. But how much of “many” are allowed? The answer is – not too many. The reason being having more than 5-6 mutual funds after a certain time does not give you the robust growth that your portfolio requires… Read More »
With inflation throwing the interest rates sky high, fixed income investments are expected to propel great returns. With this phenomenon expected to loom over the economy for quite some time, fixed maturity plans, mutual funds, bank fixed deposits and corporate bonds have become the stars of the season. But one always must watch out for… Read More »
The hectic schedule of getting up in the morning and scurrying off the busy streets blocked with traffic just to reach your desk on time and then getting back home with the day’s experience on your stressed shoulders, being greeted with a hot cup of chaai and the laid back night viewing of your favorite… Read More »
PMS (Portfolio Management Services) entered the Indian markets during the period of late 90s and acquired the limelight during the bull phase of 05-08. But due to the market down fall, these services have lost their luster. But not many investors realize what this PMS is all about and how can one be benefited. In… Read More »
This season, do not be surprised if financial advisors suggest global mutual funds to be the best investment bet. This is because these funds have given returns, which are four-times greater than the returns offered by a domestic market. But before you make a plunge for these funds, it is important to do a little… Read More »
Over the last few years, economists have seen a trend wherein people spend a lot of time fretting over the choice of their mutual fund, than what is done for the selection of debt funds. Although it may seem that the choice of debt funds may be relatively easy, its contrary holds true. Debt funds… Read More »
Mutual Funds, one of the most important investment vehicle in the stock market, refers to a collection of funds, collected from several investors, with an intention of investing in profitable securities like money market instruments, stocks, bonds and other assets. Its portfolio is structured and simulated in such a manner that matches the investment objectives… Read More »