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.

Unsubordinated debt is a senior, secured or unsecured bond that has preferences over other bonds based on the payment of principal and interest.

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 […]

While switching you need to take into consideration the implications of exit-load and capital gains tax. There is no problem with the settlement period for a switch within the same fund house.

Introduction of Value Fund Value investing in stocks focuses on buying undervalued stocks and holding them for the long-term. Read further to know why this type of investment is popular among diligent investors. What is Value Fund? Value funds are open-ended equity schemes that follow a value investment strategy. This type of fund invests in shares of the companies and are traded at discounted rates. […]

Debt mutual funds are subject to various market risks. However, the side pocket is one such feature you should know about if you’re investing in debt mutual funds. Read further to know more about it. Side Pocketing in Debt Funds: An Overview Debt mutual funds or fixed-income funds usually consist of corporate bonds, government securities, debentures and money market instruments. These types of mutual funds […]

If you are looking for high equity exposure for wealth generation over the long term, large-cap ventures are a good option. Read on to learn about the benefits of this investment vehicle. Getting started with Large-Cap Funds If you are new to mutual fund investment and are wondering which funds will generate good returns with relatively less risk.Large-cap mutual funds are a good starting point […]

Investing in mutual funds includes various options. There is a growth plan, dividend plan and dividend reinvestment plan. This article describes the intricacies of an automatic reinvestment plan in detail.

Broadly, there are two ways of doing asset allocation. You can either do your own allocation to equity, debt and derivatives or you can rely on a hybrid fund. The hybrid fund is a formula based combination which combines debt, equity, gold and derivatives as the case may be in different proportions. The idea is to provide a complete palate of risk and return classes […]

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 […]

Today, one of the most popular and well understood terms in mutual fund investing is Systematic investment plan (SIP). For most long term investors looking at a horizon of over 10-15 years, equity funds have emerged as the favourite instrument for generating wealth in the long run. Let us understand why the SIPs generate wealth in the long run? That is because equities in the […]