Should investors switch to better performing mutual fund schemes?
Many investors tend to mistake a ‘diversified portfolio’ as a portfolio with ‘many schemes.’ There is a misconception that higher number of funds in one’s portfolio can insulate a portfolio better during downturn.
by Economic Times Oct 31, 2019
Women prefer investments in FD, PPF: Survey
Over half of women prefer to park their money in either FD, PPF or let it lie in savings account
by Mint Oct 31, 2019
Here’s how you can make the most of Diwali cash gifts with mutual funds
Mutual fund advisors say that a small amount invested over a long time can become a sizeable amount. Thanks to the power of compounding- your money can get multiplied beyond your imagination.
by Economic Times Oct 30, 2019
From a valuation point of view, there is comfort in the market: Rahul Singh of Tata AMC
We are not adding too much risk or too much beta in our financials portfolio at this stage.
by Economic Times Oct 30, 2019
Dividend distribution tax could be scrapped
Hundreds of companies who were planning buybacks were stuck in the middle of the new tax regime
by Mint Oct 30, 2019
Income tax on gains from stocks, equity mutual funds set to be revamped: Report
In Budget 2018, long term capital gains on equities including equity mutual funds were made taxable
by Mint Oct 30, 2019
Move away from high PE stocks, focus on core valuation metrics: Sunil Singhania
Our theme is to start investing in the broader markets, in companies which are being ignored.
by Economic Times Oct 29, 2019
Valuations are reasonable to cheap for small-cap stocks: Janakiraman R, Franklin Templeton
If an investor takes a three-year view, in the worst case, earnings growth could be at least 8-10%.
by Economic Times Oct 29, 2019
Opinion | Lessons hospitals can learn from health insurance in terms of disclosure
For hospitals, we need better quality and publicly available information
by Mint Oct 29, 2019
Mutual fund costs matter
There are several costs incurred in running a fund house such as auditor’s fees, registrar and transfer agent’s fees and so on
by Mint Oct 29, 2019
How merger of AMCs might affect mutual fund investors
A merger between two mutual funds may also mean a merger of schemes as both may have similar schemes
by Mint Oct 28, 2019
What is taking the shine off gold in India?
There are also a growing number of alternatives to gold jewelry for those who want to save up for a rainy day
by Mint Oct 28, 2019
Want to shift from metro city? Here are costs, ease of living features of tier 2 towns
If the pollution and stress of a metro city are getting to you, consider the following tier 2 cities, which offer both high-class amenities and a better quality of life. Here is a comparison on the basis of cost of living and qualitative parameters.
by Economic Times Oct 28, 2019
Should you prepay your home loan or make new investments? The answer may surprise you
You have outstanding loans and also the capacity to make fresh investments. The question arises whether it is a better idea to repay your housing loan before the schedule or invest the money in an equity-oriented mutual fund for the long term.
by Economic Times Oct 28, 2019
IDBI Bank looks to sell mutual fund arm to Edelweiss
The total asset under management (AUM) of IDBI Mutual Fund declined to Rs 5,381 crore as on September 30, 2019.
by Economic Times Oct 26, 2019