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.

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.

In the past, people earned, saved and piled the savings in the savings account to achieve their short and long term goals. Nowadays, people prefer to invest their money in financial instruments that offer them much higher returns than savings accounts. To accumulate wealth and fulfil their goals, investors are increasingly turning towards mutual funds investment, by far one of the most popular forms of […]

If you look at the mutual fund flows in India in the last few months, there has been a sudden surge of interest in exchange traded funds or ETFs. What exactly are these ETFs and how do they add value to investors. What is this concept of etf and how is it different from mutual funds? Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a popular form of […]

Today when you talk of multi-cap mutual funds, there are two names that will obvious come to mind. There are the traditional multi-cap funds which has a restricted permission to invest in large caps, mid-caps and small caps. The other option is to opt for a flexi cap fund in the Indian context where the fund manager has much greater leeway in deciding on the […]

Mutual funds allow investors to average out the market risk and provide a steady and systematic investment profile. Because of its lower risk, it is considered to be the best diversification tool.

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 […]

A tested method of investing is through a mutual fund. It offers the benefit of diversification. This means that if a mutual fund you own performs portly, then you will not lose as much money as you would have in the case of individual stocks.

We tend to talk about diversification of risk, diversified portfolio, diversified mutual funds etc. But, what exactly is diversification as a concept and how and why does it actually work in practice? What is meant by diversification? So, what exactly is a diversified portfolio and how to diversify your equity or mutual fund portfolio? The logic of diversification is to reduce your risk by spreading […]

A key aspect of financial planning is investing. There are several options and avenues available in the market. A tested and traditional method of investing is via Debt Mutual Funds. These acted as intermediates.

Debt instruments such as bonds or debentures offer returns to investors in the form of periodical interest. The interest rate offered by these debt instruments is either fixed or floating. Floater funds invest in instruments that deliver the latter. What Are Floater Funds? Investors prefer debt instruments like bonds as they offer fixed returns. They have a fixed interest rate, and once the investment matures, […]