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.

Today, an increasing number of investors are looking at mutual funds as a viable investment option to earn low-risk, steady returns. Investing in mutual funds comes with many benefits. They are flexible, offer significant diversification to reduce risk, and are managed by a professional. Though there are many advantages, mutual funds also have some concerns, such as finding the right time to start investing in […]

With so many different types of funds to choose from, mutual funds ensure that every type of investor can find a scheme that best meets their requirements. But, while people focus on factors like returns potential, historical performance, and the expense ratio, they often overlook the tax implications. To make the right investment decision, something as crucial as mutual fund taxation cannot be neglected. Take […]

Did you just hear the anchor on CNBC or that fund manager talking about Alpha? You must surely be confused about what this concept is all about? Here is a quick rundown on what alpha is all about? What exactly is meant by alpha of a fund? Let us start with a very simple question as to why does a person invest money in mutual […]

Money market mutual funds are not an investment product but an avenue to park short term surplus. They are highly liquid and can be converted to cash at short notice. Also, the withdrawals can be structured as systematic investment plans(SIPs) so the post-tax returns can be more attractive than bank savings accounts. They allow you to earn higher returns compared to pure bank savings or […]

ELSS funds enhance your yields by providing tax exemptions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The beauty of this scheme is that it is a long term wealth creator with low lock in period. At the same time, the tax exemption enhances the yields on the fund, as compared to a normal equity fund. Some Of The Key Merits Of Equity-linked Savings Scheme […]

Getting started with Short Term Capital Gain Tax (STCG) Investors usually try to understand the risk and returns before investing in a mutual fund. They want their investment in different funds to witness capital appreciation. However, a factor that many investors oversee is taxes levied on the returns. For example- You open a fixed deposit account and earn returns at an interest rate of 8% […]

Find out why you need to start investing in mutual funds as early as possible for your child’s education. Getting Started with Mutual Funds for Child Education The importance of education cannot be overstated enough. If you’re a new parent or planning to be one, then the thought of educating your child must have already crossed your mind. As we are aware, the cost of […]

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 […]

It is quite common that nowadays you may go to invest in a mutual fund after a gap of few years and the fund house tells you that your KYC (know your client) verification has expire. The KYC is time bound and after the time period, it needs to be renewed. Also, the KYC can become idle for various reasons like not mapping Aadhar or […]

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.