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.

Have you ever found yourself going through recipes on YouTube and later trying them out in your kitchen? What if a fund manager did that and got you returns?

‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, is a common phrase used in the investment world. It means that putting all the eggs in one basket increases the risk as if the basket falls; all the eggs will break.

Starting a mutual fund investment on your own is never easy. It takes a lot of time first to understand all the different kinds of mutual fund schemes and then match them with your financial goals. Direct schemes are not a specific type of mutual fund, like equity, debt, or hybrid. No matter what type of mutual fund scheme you end up selecting, you will […]

With the growing popularity of equity funds that invest money in shares, many new investors confuse mutual funds with shares. With little investment knowledge and experience, a lot of new investors get confused between mutual funds and shares. Some even assume that mutual funds and shares are the same. However, mutual funds and equities are completely different financial instruments. Let us have a detailed look […]

ESG investing refers to Environmental, Social and Governance investing. Socially conscious investors prefer to evaluate ESG ratings alongside traditional financial metrics. ESG includes factors such as good governance, pollution mitigation, equal employment opportunities, etc.

Find out what DDT is, how it is calculated, and who is applicable to pay it. When you buy shares of a company via the stock market, there are two main ways by which you can make money. The first is by the usual technique of buying stocks when the market is low and selling when the market is high, thus making a profit. The […]

As the name suggests, the systematic investment plan (SIP) is a gradual and disciplined method of investing in a mutual fund. For example, you decide that you can afford to save Rs.5,000 per month. You set up a SIP for Rs.5,000 on a particular date (say 10th of every month) and on that day the amount gets debited and the mutual fund units will get […]

In the past, large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks were classified based on market cap. Normally, the companies with market cap of less than Rs.5,000 crore are classified as small cap stocks. However, subsequently, SEBI has changed this definition for the purpose of mutual funds. Now small cap is defined based on ranking as under. The top 100 stocks ranked on market cap […]

Mutual Funds is a coalescence of multiple assets with a predetermined objective to fulfil. The funds are managed by experienced finance professionals called fund managers.

In mutual funds, you must have often come across the world, systematic transfer plan (STP). What exactly is this product all about? How is the STP different from an SIP and an SWP pertaining to mutual funds