List of Mutual Funds Articles

Nifty BeES, a combination of a share and a mutual fund unit, trades on the capital market segment of NSE

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.

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.

Investing in mutual funds for a period of one-year needs a mix of capital safety and liquidity. You basically want to earn stable returns even if it is less than other longer-term investment plans. Obviously, when you talk of 1 year investment horizon, it cannot be an equity fund or even a hybrid fund. Even in debt funds, you cannot go for long term debt […]

Learn how Market Trends affect your mutual fund investments. Discover strategies for navigating market volatility and maximizing returns in any market condition.

There is a tendency to equate contra funds with value funds. While they do share some of the common characteristics, there is an essential difference between. Value funds focus on buying stocks that are available well below their intrinsic value. Like Buffett said, they look for margin of safety. However, Contra Funds focus on stocks that are currently underperforming but are expected to turnaround in […]

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

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 […]

As the name suggests, hybrid funds are a mix. That means they combine equity and debt in different proportions. It is somewhere in between an equity fund and a debt funds in terms of risk and returns. Typically, hybrid funds invest your money in both debt and in equity.

We often get to hear the word Blue Chip stocks and blue chip funds quite often in the context of the stock markets. Normally, a blue chip stock is not about high returns but pedigree and performance over the years. These are stocks with stable business models and established brand names. In the Indian context, names like Tata Group, HDFC Bank, SBI, Reliance, Hindustan Unilever […]

In the last 2 years, the Dow Jones index and the NASDAQ index have more than doubled. Stocks in the US markets like Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla have been among the prime performers beating the index by a huge margin. Can an Indian investor sitting in India investing in these international assets. Today, it is even possible to invest directly in global stocks either […]

Nifty BeES, a combination of a share and a mutual fund unit, trades on the capital market segment of NSE

When it comes to investments in mutual funds, it is not just citizens of India who have a right to invest. Even NRIs are entitled to make investments in India. Are you an NRI planning for mutual fund investment in India? Then read this article to know more about the process and regulations. Getting Started with NRI Investment in Mutual Funds in India India is […]

ELSS funds or tax saving funds are nothing but equity funds with a mandatory 3 year lock-in. Investors can invest in an ELSS fund either in a lump sum or as a SIP. Either ways, the investment in ELSS up to Rs.150,000 crore outer limit is eligible for tax exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Is it true that elss funds earn […]

A Systematic Investment Plan, commonly known as SIP is where regular fixed amounts are invested in your preferred Mutual Fund scheme. A Fixed amount is deducted each month from your savings account which is invested in the Mutual Fund of your choice. Advantages of investing in SIP: Here is a look at the advantages of investing in SIP: Simplicity of choice With SIP, you can […]