Expert Views

SBI Mag Equity-Steady performer, apt for Largecap investors  

30 Nov 2012, 2.08 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

As per Arnav Pandya's analysis, this fund has remained a consistent performer across varied investment period and is suitable for investors looking to...

When should you invest in mutual fund NFOs?   

29 Nov 2012, 2.31 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

NFO is often confused with IPO of a share where investors invest presuming they are buying cheap. The fund houses also do a great marketing job to sel...

Canara Robeco Large Cap + Fund: A steady Large cap fund  

23 Nov 2012, 8.30 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

This fund is suitable for investors who are looking for a steady performer scheme to add to their portfolio and have a three year outlook for their in...

Stay alert & be careful- Check regulations before investing  

22 Nov 2012, 6.02 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

"Return on investment" is important, but "Return of investment" is critical. Investors easily fall in to prey because of lack of knowledge on regulati...

Importance of managing and rebalancing your MF Portfolio  

21 Nov 2012, 11.20 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Along with investing it is equally important to keep a tap on your mutual funds investment in order for money to grow at a healthy rate. Financial exp...

What is Systematic Transfer Plan? How does it work?  

17 Nov 2012, 3.04 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investors can use Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) as a defence mechanism in volatile market. This plan is used to transfer investment from one asset or...

Taurus Discovery Fund - A mid cap fund with good prospect  

16 Nov 2012, 6.24 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, Taurus Discovery Fund is apt for investors seeking mid cap exposure with three year of investment horizon ...

How to inculcate financial discipline in children  

15 Nov 2012, 10.49 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

A person's money habits are influenced by what one sees in the childhood. So this makes important for the parents to spend their money in a sensible w...

SEBI's recent MF guidelines are a mixed bag for investors  

15 Nov 2012, 10.29 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Securities and Exchange Board of India, in its effort to re-energize the MF industry and to ensure its sustainable growth, announced a few guidelines ...

Are Active Funds a better bet than the Index Funds?  

14 Nov 2012, 2.50 pm  |  Source: personalfn.com

The debate over Active Funds v/s Passive funds has raged for years with no conclusive evidence in favour of either. While investing in MFs, one needs ...

How to utilize Diwali Bonus in a prudent way  

10 Nov 2012, 11.07 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Festival of Diwali is a joyous moment for all of us especially for employees as they receive Diwali bonus from their organization. This additional mon...

Mirae Emerging Bluechip Fund-A consistent mid cap performer  

09 Nov 2012, 12.19 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, this fund is suitable for investors seeking mid cap exposure with a limited amount of risk....

Reliance Regular Savings Fund-Equity: A good long term buy  

02 Nov 2012, 11.24 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Reliance Regular Savings Fund - Equity has been a consistent long term outperformer and is suitable for investors who want an exposure across differen...

DTC effects on ELSS Funds  

01 Nov 2012, 12.04 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Once the DTC kicks in ELSS will lose its tax benefit. This has raised concerns among investors who are already invested or wish to invest in ELSS. Whi...

Kotak Midcap- A good buy for moderate investors  

29 Oct 2012, 10.38 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Consistent performance over various investment period makes Kotak Midcap a good buy for investors seeking mid cap exposure with slightly conservative ...

How does Long Term Debt Funds work?  

27 Oct 2012, 10.56 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Debt mutual funds are neglected by investors often due to lack of understanding of these products. However, this category of schemes provides ample op...

Hidden costs in Mutual Funds  

22 Oct 2012, 5.32 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Do you know exactly how much your mutual funds are costing you each year? Think again. It is probably a lot more than what you assume. Financial exper...

UTI Master plus: Apt for investors with low risk profile  

19 Oct 2012, 6.15 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

UTI Master Plus Unit Scheme has a long history since it has been in existence for over 20 years. According to Arnav Pandya, this fund is suitable for ...

Why this is not the right time to sell your MF investments   

17 Oct 2012, 11.30 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

As the markets are showing some positive signs-off, investors are selling their equity schemes in order to book profit. But, is that the right strateg...

Know which mutual fund suits you the best  

16 Oct 2012, 1.56 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Today choice is a problem - whether it is at the time of earning, spending, investing, or insuring. Likewise even while choosing a MF scheme; a pletho...

Investing in int'l markets as a route to diversification  

15 Oct 2012, 4.38 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investments can go 'beyond borders'. Diversification can be taken to a further level by investing in international funds too. There is no need to limi...

HDFC Equity Fund - A steady performer   

12 Oct 2012, 3.38 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, any investors looking to build a long term portfolio can look towards investing in this fund....

How and why to invest in debt instruments?  

11 Oct 2012, 12.27 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

A portfolio needs to have an equal proportion of Equity and Debt to protect from volatility. Among debt instruments, there are various products in the...

NPS or Mutual Funds - Which one to choose for Retirement?  

06 Oct 2012, 11.52 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investors are often perplexed over investments to choose for retirement planning. The NPS which are also made available to the aam junta has only adde...

Sundaram Growth Fund - Avoid due to inconsistency  

05 Oct 2012, 2.04 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, Investors can look for other alternatives in the large cap mutual fund space as this fund has not been consistent in its pe...

Debt fund charges must come down? Will SEBI listen?  

04 Oct 2012, 6.29 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Debt funds which are such an efficient instrument in the fixed income space are not so popular among investors because of the higher expense charges a...

5 points you must know before investing in Global funds  

03 Oct 2012, 5.27 pm  |  Source: personalfn.com

Many investors in an aim to diversify their portfolio across geographical boundaries invest in global funds. While it is a healthy to diversify but it...

7 Reasons why Equity MFs are better than direct equities  

03 Oct 2012, 4.19 pm  |  Source: personalfn.com

Investment in both Mutual funds and direct equities requires lot of energy and efforts. But not all investors have the diligence to understand the nit...

Costs involved in mutual fund investing  

01 Oct 2012, 5.11 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Before investing in mutual funds, it is very vital on the part of the investors to know about the expenses levied by the Fund Houses. Read this space ...

Invest in Union KBC Equity Fund with Buy & Hold strategy  

29 Sep 2012, 12.33 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, investors who wants to follow a buy and hold strategy of investments can look towards this fund for a small exposure....