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.

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, […]

In layman’s terms, an MF is a collective investment product. All that an MF does is that it collects money from numerous investors and invests in a diversified range of stocks, bonds or other securities. Professionals manage the portfolios, so even relatively low-footing investors in effect get considerable market cap exposure along with expert knowledge. These are benefits that can be difficult to replicate on […]

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.

Lowest Expense Ratio Mutual Funds: Get a list of all the LER funds here at India infoline. Continue reading here to know more.

A revenue-sharing model is a business arrangement where income earned from commissions is shared between two or more parties based on a pre-agreed ratio. In mutual fund distribution, this model is commonly used when a primary distributor works with authorised persons or sub-agents to service clients and grow assets under management. Instead of earning separately, both parties share the trail commission generated from investments, ensuring […]

If there is one organization in India that has played a stellar role, and continues to play a stellar role in educating investors about the nuances of mutual fund, it is the Association of Mutual Funds of India. Popularly known as AMFI, it is just an association to further the cause of mutual funds and ensure that mutual funds penetrate better in India. The AMFI […]

A Public Provident Fund, or PPF in short, is a long-term savings scheme devised by the government to help Indian citizens invest and build a corpus for the long term. The key advantage of a PPF is that the interest earned and the fund after maturity is completely tax-free. PPF for Child According to the set rules, every eligible Indian citizen can open only one […]

Among the various types of debt funds available in the market, one of the most popular has been the Monthly income plan or MIP. While MIPs as a debt product gives higher returns than traditional bank FDs, they are not an assured return product, as is normally perceived. Let us delve deeper into MIPs. At the outset, MIP is not an assured income product nor […]

KYC or Know your Client was an outcome of the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA). This act made it mandatory for all market participants to comply with the Know Your Client (KYC) norms.

Planning to invest in mutual funds? Confused about whether you should go the SIP route? Read this post to know ten reasons why Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds is one of the best investment options for every investor. Top ten reasons for investing in SIPs If you are looking for ideal ways to begin investing, a Systematic Investment Plan or SIP in mutual […]