Expert Views

Why Fixed Maturity Plans are so popular among investors?  

02 May 2012, 6.05 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Fixed Maturity Plans have shown a huge interest among investors in the last financial year. With easy investing, tax benefits and good returns, FMPs c...

10 points you must know while investing in Mutual Funds  

30 Apr 2012, 2.58 pm  |  Source: personalfn.com

Today, with over 3,500 mutual schemes available in the market the task of picking the right mutual fund can be rather mind boggling. Read this space t...

Portfolio Monitoring - Key to investment success  

30 Apr 2012, 2.46 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

When markets perform badly, most of the investors sell their investment in panic. However these kind of haphazard decisions can be avoided by keeping ...

Systematic Transfer Plan: Smart way to invest in equities!  

30 Apr 2012, 2.15 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There is always a risk involved while investing a big lumpsum amount in equities. In such a situation, investor seeking to invest in equities can take...

Shariah Funds: Will they rise and shine?  

30 Apr 2012, 12.58 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Shariah Funds are the funds which follow the moral codes and ethics of Islam law. Though these funds have been launched with the aim of targeting a pa...

Investment mantras from Rahul Dravid  

28 Apr 2012, 4.17 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investing is just like playing a test match. Both requires one to be focused and patient. Financial advisor Amit Trivedi illustrates this point by ref...

Mirae Asset Global Commodity fund: Apt for high risk takers  

27 Apr 2012, 11.04 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investor with a high risk appetite and broad diversified portfolio who seeks exposure in global commodity stocks should look towards investing in thi...

Global Investing made easy  

24 Apr 2012, 11.29 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Instead of leaving resident Indians in clutches of foreigners for investment diversification, the Government of India should over a period of time bri...

Akshaya Tritiya: 16 points to check before buying gold  

23 Apr 2012, 6.58 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Akshaya Tritiya is supposed to be one of the most auspicious days to buy gold as per Indian belief. But before buying, lets take a look at the pros an...

Why MF houses refrain from launching Real Estate schemes?  

19 Apr 2012, 11.22 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

To start any new venture or business, you always seek clarity in many forms. Despite regulations laid by RBI AMCs are yet to launch Real Estate scheme...

BNP Paribas Dividend Yield: For conservative investors  

19 Apr 2012, 8.01 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to financial advisor, Arnav Pandya, investors with play safe attitude can look towards investing in this fund with a time horizon of 3 years...

Tax planning for NRIs  

17 Apr 2012, 10.35 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Many people who go aboard for work find income tax planning very complicated. This article will enlighten you about the tax rules for NRIs and complia...

UTI Mid cap fund: Apt for aggressive risk profile  

13 Apr 2012, 6.54 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to financial advisor, Arnav Pandya, an investor with a more aggressive risk appetite can look towards investing in this fund....

Do you read your MF account statement well?  

13 Apr 2012, 11.44 am  |  Source: personalfn.com

If you want the schemes to earn for you it is important for you to keep track of them properly. Just like checking bank a/c statement or pass book for...

Is investing in star rated Mutual Funds a wise idea?  

13 Apr 2012, 11.18 am  |  Source: personalfn.com

Rating schemes and accrediting stars by rating agencies have become a trend lately. However can these star rated funds be like real rock stars in the ...

What you should read in a Scheme's Offer Document?  

13 Apr 2012, 10.44 am  |  Source: personalfn.com

Reading becomes interesting when you are reading what you are interested in. But when it comes to reading a rather boring subject like Offer Document ...

Some common myths about SIP investing debunked!!  

13 Apr 2012, 9.20 am  |  Source: personalfn.com

We have heard a lot about SIP and this mode of investing is attracting investors because of its unique benefit. However there are galore of myths surr...

How to select winning Mutual Funds  

12 Apr 2012, 7.20 pm  |  Source: personalfn.com

Where there are thousands of schemes floating in the market, to choose the right scheme is a big task for investors. Read this space to know the diffe...

Financial planning for FY 2012-13: Things to consider  

12 Apr 2012, 12.05 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Have you planned your finances for 2012-2013? Not yet then read this article to get some advice from the financial advisor Jitendra Solanki who shares...

Tips from 'Fund manager of the decade'  

10 Apr 2012, 5.55 pm  |  Source: equitymaster.com

'Bruce Berkowitz' the renowned investor has earned the title of Fund Manager by exquisitely managing his portfolio. Read this article to know the secr...

Are you risk averse? Opt for Taurus Bonanza Fund  

09 Apr 2012, 11.00 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to financial advisor Arnav Pandya, investors seeking exposure in Large cap segment and less volatility in their portfolio can look forward i...

What Next for Investors of Fidelity Mutual Fund Schemes  

04 Apr 2012, 5.46 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

L&T Mutual fund has agreed to buy out Fidelity AMC. The question which has been bothering Fidelity investors is what is the fate of their schemes? Rea...

The fund that protects you from all investment robbers  

03 Apr 2012, 6.23 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There are many barriers along the way of investing that obstruct your money to grow. Identifying these factors and investing accordingly is the smart ...

How not to select a mutual fund  

02 Apr 2012, 1.22 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Do you look at the list of the best 5 or best 10 mutual funds when deciding to start a SIP? If yes, you should definitely read this post�...

JP Morgan India Equity Fund: For high risk takers  

30 Mar 2012, 11.19 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Arnav Pandya recommends this fund to long term investors seeking exposure in Finance sector with high risk appetite. ...

International Eq Funds - Go global to diversify portfolio  

28 Mar 2012, 6.01 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

For most investors, portfolio diversification is one that includes securities or mf across asset classes however International Equity Funds are often ...

Is Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme the best alternative to ELSS?  

28 Mar 2012, 11.21 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

In the wake to lure retail investor, the finance ministry came up with new scheme 'Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme', as an alternative to ELSS post...

HSBC Equity Fund: Invest with an horizon of 3 years  

23 Mar 2012, 6.28 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

This fund is apt for investors seeking exposure in large cap segment with an investment horizon of 3 years, reckons financial advisor Arnav Pandya....

Where to invest in current interest rate regime  

23 Mar 2012, 12.58 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Given the high uncertainty around interest rate cycle, investors are perplexed on which fixed income instrument should they invest. Read this space to...

Sell smart - 3 ways to maximise your Equity gains  

20 Mar 2012, 6.08 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Equity investments are known to have given the best returns over a longer term. Read this space to know how you can gain the most by selling your equi...