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.

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.

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.

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 […]

While most AMCs (Asset Management Companies) now have online platforms from where investors can buy mutual funds, a lot of beginners are unaware of the steps they should follow. Steps to Buying Mutual Funds To begin with, let us first have a look at the crucial part of your first mutual fund purchase process- completing KYC or eKYC. What is KYC or eKYC? As per […]

Equity and equity-related instruments have constantly given higher returns to the investors than other traditional investment instruments. Although equity investments yield capital gains, an asset class, they also deliver returns in dividends. A lot of companies in India share a part of their earnings with their investors by paying dividends. While paying dividends is not mandatory, many companies do it as it makes their stocks […]

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.

Investing involves certain risks. There are many options to choose from depending on your knowledge about the instrument you are investing in and your risk-return expectation.

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 […]

Mutual Funds have emerged as a major investment vehicle for Indian investors today. With an AUM of Rs.38 trillion and an equity AUM of more than one-third of the total corpus, mutual funds have surely come a long way. What exactly is a mutual fund and how do they fit into the investment structure in India? Can you explain the concept of Mutual Funds for […]

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.

Investors tend to opt for risk-free financial instruments like fixed deposits or recurring deposits when they begin their investing journey. While these instruments offer guaranteed returns, they are unlikely to help achieve your financial goals, given the inflation rate. Hence, many financial institutions recommend amateur investors to invest in financial instruments like mutual funds. As novice investors, it is natural to be concerned about the […]

Once you have decided to invest in a mutual fund, the next step is how to go about it. Mutual funds are regulated by SEBI so there are some basic formalities to go through before you can invest. Today there are a variety of options to invest in a mutual fund. Here are a few such options in front of you. Methods of investing in […]