List of Mutual Funds Articles

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.

Investing in mutual funds for a period of one-year needs a mix of capital safety and liquidity. You basically want to earn stable returns even if it is less than other longer-term investment plans. Obviously, when you talk of 1 year investment horizon, it cannot be an equity fund or even a hybrid fund. Even in debt funds, you cannot go for long term debt […]

Learn how Market Trends affect your mutual fund investments. Discover strategies for navigating market volatility and maximizing returns in any market condition.

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.

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.

A load fund is a type of mutual fund where the investors are required to pay a certain amount as fees.

Government-backed securities are known to be one of the safest investments options. By investing in such securities, gilt mutual funds offer a dynamic blend of decent returns and low risk. Let’s understand what gilt funds mean, how they work, what their risks and returns look like etc. What are Gilt Mutual Funds? Gilt funds are one of the oldest investment options in India; these existed […]

Introduction to Consolidated Mutual Funds Statement Most investors never invest in one mutual fund all their life. They may invest either directly or through a broker but the fund house will allocate a specific Folio Number to each client. This folio number can be used for future investments redemption, statement procurement etc. However, the folio number based query is ok, if you only have investment […]

Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA) manage shareholder records and facilitate share transfers. Explore their essential functions and role with India Infoline.

There are numerous investment options in the capital market that have unique features and different return potential. However, investors often confuse two of the most sought after investment instruments; Fixed Deposit (FD) and SIP (Systematic Investment Plan). Should you stick to standard fixed deposit (FD) or consider SIP for investment? Which is a better option that will give you value for money? Difference Between SIP […]

When investors do not diversify mutual fund investment portfolio and invest in two or more funds with the same objective, fund overlapping occurs. In this article, let’s get to know more about mutual fund portfolio overlap. What is Mutual Fund Overlap When a person invests in different investment schemes which have the same holdings, there is a fund overlap. Mutual fund overlap happens when an […]

It is said that mutual funds are a solution to a lot of problems and challenges. Planning for your child’s education and secure future is one such challenge and here again it is mutual funds that come in very handy.

One of India’s leading credit rating agencies, CRISIL, has a dedicated rating model for mutual funds also, apart from debt and infrastructure projects, where they specialize. The CRISIL model essentially ranks mutual funds based on various parameters. Rating plays a crucial role in determining the authenticity of the fund and its ability to perform in the future. While ratings are not a guarantee of future […]

In your journey towards wealth creation, a carefully created investment plan is very important. Generally, you can invest in asset classes of three broad categories: high-risk investment like equities, a low-risk investment like fixed deposits or government bonds and lastly, tax saving mutual funds. Today, tax saving mutual funds or the Equity-linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) is one of the most popular investments in India. Statistics […]

The first thing your parents, friends or a financial advisor will advise you to do when you start earning is to invest a part of your income. By investing your savings, you can accumulate wealth over time, allowing you to multiply your wealth and achieve your short and long term financial goals. Investing your money ensures that your savings aren’t dormant and lose their value. […]