List of Mutual Funds Articles

A sinking fund is a fund created specifically to save or set aside money to pay off a debt or a bond. A company may face an immense outlay when the time comes to pay off debts and bonds issued in the past.

Lowest Expense Ratio Mutual Funds: Get a list of all the LER funds here at India infoline. Continue reading here to know more.

Investing for a period of one-year can yield stable returns, but it can be less as compared to the long-term investment plans. Read more at India Infoline

One way to check the growth of mutual fund investments is by the AUM growth. A much better way to check retail participation is via folios.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are the two principal stock exchanges in India that are currently active. Both exchanges are entirely electronic, with a combined total of over 7,000 firms. Millions of trades take place on both of these exchanges every trading day. Because these are electronic exchanges, you'll need a demat account to participate in the trading process.

New investors or those who are not very experienced with investing look for more risk-free and stable options like a diversified mutual fund. However, seasoned and experienced investors can increase their risk appetite to earn 2-3% more returns. There are numerous investment instruments capable of giving higher returns than others but demand a higher risk appetite. One high-risk, high reward investment instrument is the credit […]

When you invest your money in any financial instruments, you would expect valuable returns. Today, there are several investment options for investors based on your goals, risk appetite, and expected returns One of the popular investment options among investors in India is Mutual Funds. Mutual fund investments provide relatively higher returns than traditional investment options like Fixed Deposits and Recurring Deposits. Other benefits include it […]

Mutual Funds have emerged as a major investment vehicle for Indian investors today. With an AUM of Rs.38 trillion and an equity AUM of more than one-third of the total corpus, mutual funds have surely come a long way. What exactly is a mutual fund and how do they fit into the investment structure in India? Can you explain the concept of Mutual Funds for […]

Among the various categories of hybrid funds as per AMFI definition, one of the very intelligent fund in terms of allocation logic is the Equity Savings Fund. In a nutshell, this fund is a combination of equity funds, debt funds and cash-futures arbitrage. What does this fund really try to achieve? On the one hand, it is predominantly an equity fund with a long term […]

If you are aiming for long-term wealth creation or want to build a diversified portfolio, equity funds can be a great option. Read this post to know what they are, how they work, and who should invest in them. Equity Mutual Funds and Wealth Creation How do equity mutual funds create wealth over the long term? There are 5 reasons why these equity funds manage […]

If you have invested in mutual funds, you have surely heard of Sharpe and Treynor ratios. In fact, if you open the fund factsheet of any equity mutual fund, you will find the Sharpe ratio disclosed of the fund under the fund analytics section. Some funds even disclose the Treynor ratio for the particular equity fund. What exactly are these Sharpe Ratios and Treynor ratios […]

Mutual funds are one of the most popular securities to invest in currently. Diversified, convenient and professionally managed, mutual funds offer attractive returns. However, these investments come with their own risks. Although mutual funds are considered to be a relatively safe investment tool, their performance depends on the prevailing market variations. Like any other scheme, investing in mutual funds involves a certain amount of risk. […]

A mutual fund is one of the most popular investments tools in India and has grown substantially of late. If you look at the retail participation via Systematic Investment Plan (SIPs) and in terms of number of folios, the contribution of retail investors to mutual funds is huge. However, one important consideration for investors in any asset class is liquidity. Liquidity is not only in […]

We often get to hear the word Blue Chip stocks and blue chip funds quite often in the context of the stock markets. Normally, a blue chip stock is not about high returns but pedigree and performance over the years. These are stocks with stable business models and established brand names. In the Indian context, names like Tata Group, HDFC Bank, SBI, Reliance, Hindustan Unilever […]

Retirement is not just a period of relaxation but also a period of trepidation. Here is a period when your income flows will either stop or slow substantially. You normally have double the time and half the money. That can be scary if you are looking to address issues like monthly expenses, emergencies and insurance after retirement. Of course, one of the keys to enjoying […]