List of Mutual Funds Articles

Many of us think that fixed maturity plans (FMPs) and bank fixed deposits are almost the same. The basic similarity between FMPs and bank FDs is that both of these products are close ended and have a definite maturity date. The below article provides an in-depth analysis of what FMPs are.

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

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.

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.

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

You must have come across gold ETFs traded on the stock exchanges. Globally gold ETFs are huge and are just about catching on in India. Gold ETFs are like a gold mutual fund, the only difference being that the gold ETF is traded on the stock exchange like any other stock and you can hold it in your demat account like any other stock. Unlike […]

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 […]

Sector fund or thematic funds have been around for a long time in India. In fact, as per AMFI there are 102 sectoral / thematic schemes in India managing nearly Rs.133,000 crore across these sectoral funds. Most of the sector funds are small in size. How is a sector fund different from a thematic fund? In a way, both are same in the sense that […]

Investment portfolios usually consist of investments in a wide range of securities like stocks, bonds and cash equivalents. This combination depends on the investor’s risk tolerance level, which affects the returns potential of the portfolio investments. But, establishing a strong investment can be challenging especially if you are an amateur investor. It requires extensive knowledge regarding the market and the securities, to calculate the RRR […]

Capital protection as a concept has a lot of appeal for conservative investors as the focus is entirely on being conservative and protecting your capital from too much depletion. However, the core purpose of investing is to earn returns that is able to beat inflation and leave some return on investment to enjoy. A good compromise formula can be the capital protection Oriented Schemes (CPOS). […]

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 […]

A hedge fund is a financial instrument that allows sophisticated investors to make risky investments. The most basic explanation of a hedge fund is that it’s an investment pool that can be leveraged to profit from market swings

Financial markets make an intricate ecosystem consisting of several components. Within this web, there exists a myriad of participants.

What is it that we need to know when it comes to capital gains calculation on debt funds? There are 3 questions you need to answer to begin with.

The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme or the (RGESS) was launched in 2013 to encourage retail and small investors to participate in the equity cult. However, the scheme had too many limitations and had to be eventually wound up in 2018. Here is a quick look at the RGESS scheme for equity investing. What was the RGESS scheme all about? The Congress led UPA government […]