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.

What if you have money, know that you have to invest but do not know how to go about it? The answer is portfolio management. Let us look at a practical situation. For a moment that you have a corpus of around Rs.2 crore either in your bank or in the form of shares. What can you really do with these funds? There are various […]

One of the best things about the mutual fund industry is switching from one scheme to another in the same fund house. Not many of you may know about it, but you can take advantage of shifting to another scheme if you invest in mutual funds via Systematic Transfer Plan or STP. Read further to know about its features and how it will benefit you […]

As an investor, you must know more than the basics to become a savvy investor. To advance in your investment journey, you need to understand advanced concepts such as risk-return trade-offs. The return of investment is of prime importance for every investor. But, while generating higher returns, investors fail to consider the risks involved. The returns of any investment in a financial market is directly […]

Let us first understand what is Fixed Income investing. The world’s largest institutional by AUM, Blackrock, defines fixed income investing as an investment approach focused on preservation of capital and income. It typically includes investments like government and corporate bonds, CDs and money market funds. Fixed income can offer a steady stream of income with less risk than stocks. Mutual funds that invest in such […]

It is quite natural to be confused between equity funds and ELSS funds. An ELSS fund is just an equity fund with a tax break. The portfolio of an ELSS fund will be approximately like any diversified equity large cap fund. It is just the lock-in of 3 years and the effective returns that are different in case of ELSS Funds. Is it True That […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mutual fund investment is a wise decision because of its variety and suitability for different investors. Since not all mutual funds are the same, investors must know the details about each type of fund to help make an informed decision. What Are Focused Funds? A focused mutual fund is a type of equity mutual fund that invests in a limited or a small number of […]

Let us start with a small riddle. In March 2020 the Nifty was at 25,700. In October 2021, Nifty touched 60,000. What would have been a better choice for you in March 2020; lump-sum investing or systematic investment plan (SIP) investing? Obviously, you would have been better off investing lumpsum in March 2020 because then your equity funds would have been up 133.5% over the […]