List of Mutual Funds Articles

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.

Lowest Expense Ratio Mutual Funds: Get a list of all the LER funds here at India infoline. Continue reading here to know more.

To understand the impact of the lower TER, let us take the case of two plans of the same fund; Regular Plan and the Direct Plan. The initial NAV is assumed to be Rs100 and the TER of the Direct Plan is 1.80% as against the Regular Plan TER of 2.45%. Let us look at two different scenarios of returns and see how the lower TER impacts returns.

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.

While switching you need to take into consideration the implications of exit-load and capital gains tax. There is no problem with the settlement period for a switch within the same fund house.

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 […]

As compared to large-cap and mid-cap mutual funds, small-cap mutual funds have higher returns potential. If you are an aggressive long-term investor, 2020 can be a great year to invest in small-cap funds. This article has information about 5 of the top small-cap funds you can consider for your portfolio. Equity mutual funds are widely popular for their long-term growth potential. When categorized based on […]

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 […]

As a new investor, selecting a mutual fund that suits your financial profile goals can be time- consuming and confusing. This blog offers a quick guide to buying mutual funds in India in 2020. For most amateur investors who don’t know how the stock market works, Mutual Funds (MF) offer a defensive investment path. Instead of investing directly in stocks, a financial expert or fund […]

If you have financial goals and have a financial plan to achieve these goals, you would have surely heard of portfolio rebalancing. Most of us understand what is portfolio creation. After all, you select equity funds and debt funds according to your long term goals and then the mix will gradually grow to help you achieve your goals. But then investment plans are never static […]

Introduction of Value Fund Value investing in stocks focuses on buying undervalued stocks and holding them for the long-term. Read further to know why this type of investment is popular among diligent investors. What is Value Fund? Value funds are open-ended equity schemes that follow a value investment strategy. This type of fund invests in shares of the companies and are traded at discounted rates. […]

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 […]

Investing in Mutual Funds are an efficient and effective way of getting more bang for the buck. Today, the number of mutual fund folios in India has crossed 12.3 crore while the number of SIP folios has crossed 5.3 crore. For any investor, the big challenge is about selecting the right mutual fund which is among the top performers in the category.

If you are aiming for long-term wealth creation or want to build a diversified portfolio, equity funds can be a great option. Read this post to know what they are, how they work, and who should invest in them. Equity Mutual Funds and Wealth Creation How do equity mutual funds create wealth over the long term? There are 5 reasons why these equity funds manage […]

“Dead men tell no tales”. This holds for market indices and the performance of mutual fund managers. While the fittest ones survive, those not existing anymore should not be buried.