List of Mutual Funds Articles

However, the truth is far from real. While it is true that Mutual Funds are not completely foolproof, it doesn’t mean it is a means of loss. There are specific reasons why people lose money in Mutual Funds.

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

One phrase is gaining popularity and drawing interest from new and seasoned investors in the constantly evolving world of investments: smart beta funds.

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.

To understand the impact of the lower TER, let us take the case of two plans of the same fund; Regular Plan and the Direct Plan. The initial NAV is assumed to be Rs100 and the TER of the Direct Plan is 1.80% as against the Regular Plan TER of 2.45%. Let us look at two different scenarios of returns and see how the lower TER impacts returns.

When you invest in a mutual fund, you normally have the choice of investing either in a growth plan or dividend plan of the same fund. You will also fund that the dividend plan normally tends to have a lower NAV as compared to the growth fund. The growth plan just accumulates your money while dividend plans tend to pay out regular dividends. Can You […]

Today, debt funds have emerged as one of the most popular mutual funds in the country. They offer stability and flexibility with low risk and are, hence, considered a favourite among conservative investors. Now, the question arises: which type of debt fund is optimal for you and your financial goals? What are debt funds? Mutual funds are one of the most popular and preferred modes […]

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 […]

One of the biggest advantages of investing in mutual funds is the fact that there are schemes to suit every type of investor. Regardless of your investment horizon or the capital available at your hands, there are different types of mutual fund schemes to match your investment goals. Another great benefit of mutual funds schemes is that they help you save taxes. Popularly known as […]

Management of mutual funds entails cost at the time of entry and exit. The back-end load is an exit cost upon selling the shares linked to the fund.

The mutual fund industry is growing like never before owing to its promise of high flexibility, well-diversity, and expert portfolio management.

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 […]

Folio numbers are the unique account-level identifiers that mutual fund houses and registrars use to organize, track, and service an investor’s holdings efficiently within a fund house. They simplify record-keeping, speed up transactions, and make portfolio access and customer support more seamless across the investment journey. What It Means At its core, a folio number is an account reference that links all details, units, transactions, […]

Mutual fund investment is one of the best ways to maximize your returns by investing in market-linked instruments. It allows you to avoid the volatility associated with equities and low returns from debt instruments by giving you the best of both worlds. Mutual fund investment through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) has gained popularity by leap and bounds in the last few years as more people […]

ELSS or Equity Linked Savings Scheme is similar to any other diversified equity mutual fund except that it comes with a 3-year lock-in period and tax advantage. You can also invest in an ELSS fund through an SIP or Systematic Investment Plan. ELSS mutual funds are one of the most popular types of mutual funds among investors. Apart from bringing diversification to your portfolio with […]