COVID-19: How Independent Financial Advisors can be lynchpin between mutual funds and investors
The market uncertainty that COVID-19 has introduced-with businesses across industries facing tremendous pressure-has naturally caused issues for both financial products manufacturers (eg mutual funds) and (mutual fund) investors.
by The Financial Express May 6, 2020
Knocked down by lockdown? Here is how you can sail through
Events such as losses, layoffs, unpaid leaves and salary cuts also affect us mentally, particularly in case of business shutdown. Layoffs or unpaid leaves for a long time can leave us extremely demotivated. This is where our self-belief matters the most; our belief in our self, our attitude and our capabilities.
by The Economic Times May 6, 2020
Best ELSS or tax saving mutual funds to invest in 2020
If you are looking to invest with an investment horizon of five to seven years, you may invest in tax saving mutual fund schemes to save taxes this financial year.
by The Economic Times May 6, 2020
Mutual fund NFOs hit by COVID19 pandemic; new launches postponed
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit the number of NFO requests from fund houses since January this year. There were 11 NFO filings in January, which fell to 6 in the March and to 2 in May.
by The Economic Times May 6, 2020
Credit risk funds’ AUM see 26% fall in a week
From managing Rs 48,576 crore on April 30, AUM of 20 credit risk funds fell to Rs 36,008 crore by April 30, latest data from industry body Amfi showed.
by The Economic Times May 5, 2020
Fixed income expert says investors need the shade of debt funds in their portfolios
Even the recent exodus from debt funds does not worry him much.
by The Economic Times May 5, 2020
How to build low-risk debt portfolio post Franklin fiasco
Experts say a combination of certain categories of debt funds along with other products can help build a low-risk debt portfolio
by Mint May 5, 2020
Motor insurance: Making third-party cover more equitable
The motor third-party obligation of each insurer should be linked to the number of vehicles insured instead of premium derived from this segment, says Irdai panel.
by The Financial Express May 5, 2020
Warren Buffett is waving goodbye to aviation stocks, should you follow the billionaire investor?
“The world has changed for the airlines and I don’t know how it’s changed,” said ace investor Warren Buffett at the annual general meeting of Berkshire Hathaway last Saturday, after his company sold all their holdings in four of the largest airlines in April.
by The Financial Express May 5, 2020
5 ways the closure of mutual fund schemes impacts investors
Franklin Templeton mutual fund has recently announced the closure of its six debt schemes.
by The Economic Times May 5, 2020
Bad start to May is a sign of things to come for markets
Asian markets and equity futures on Monday provided a taste of how the week may unfold.
by The Economic Times May 5, 2020
Fund houses say big investors pulling out money, but redemption not crippling
Net redemptions from credit risk funds have come down by 81 per cent from its peak on Apr 27.
by The Economic Times May 5, 2020
Three lessons for Indian investors from Warren Buffett’s latest AGM
There's a key takeaway at the way Buffett admitted he made a colossal mistake by investing in airlines
by Mint May 4, 2020
There is a new dimension to the risks in debt mutual funds
For gauging the health of a debt fund, look at the movement of portfolio corpus size, monthly
by Mint May 4, 2020
How to choose right insurance for different life stages?
Mostly, in times like this having adequate insurance is most important, and protecting yourself and family from the unknown becomes critically important.
by The Financial Express May 4, 2020