Expert Views

IDFC Sterling Equity: Good performer; holds strong outlook  

17 May 2013, 11.16 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

IDFC Sterling Equity Fund had delivered good performance over different time frame. Accoring to Arnav Pandya, this fund focuses on medium sized compan...

Have you rebalanced your portfolio?  

16 May 2013, 3.49 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Markets touching new highs is making investors perplex on whether to book profit, invest or hold their investment. It is always advisable to realign y...

Why investment goal is important to build a good portfolio  

15 May 2013, 1.33 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investor often make mistake of investing blankly without setting appropriate goal. This later leads to investors been dissatisfied with returns on his...

The best time to invest is when you have the money   

15 May 2013, 12.56 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

A typical question asked by investors to a financial advisor is 'What is a good time to invest in equity funds?' According to financial expert Sanjiv ...

Global Funds - Should they be a part of your portfolio  

14 May 2013, 5.09 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

All global markets and assets do not necessarily move in tandem. Hence there exists the possibility that losses in one place can be offset by gains el...

Reliance Long Term Equity Fund: Invest with 3 yrs horizon  

10 May 2013, 11.04 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Reliance Long Term Equity Fund has been a moderate performer across different time frame. According to Arnav Pandya, this fund is suitable for investo...

Why choosing the right investment strategy is important   

08 May 2013, 5.45 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

We are all unique and want to leave our stamp of individuality on all things we do. But, surprisingly, this does not extend to our investment strategy...

Understanding Systematic Transfer Plan  

08 May 2013, 5.45 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

You are planning to invest in different mutual fund schemes over a period of time but want to avoid paper work involved from time to time. Don’t wor...

Fixed Maturity Plans vs Fixed Deposits: How they face off  

08 May 2013, 11.42 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Simply put, FMPs are the mutual fund industry’s version of FDs. Over time, they have established a place in the portfolios of debt fund investors. S...

Chasing returns: Is it the right way to invest?  

08 May 2013, 11.42 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Many investors want products that give the best returns. ‘Best’ return is a relative term. it the right way to choose your investment options? Rea...

Why should you invest through Mutual Funds?  

07 May 2013, 5.13 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investors always look for good investment opportunity, which gives good returns, but at the time people also want their investment to be safe and secu...

Which date to choose for equity mutual fund SIP?  

06 May 2013, 12.43 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Many a time investors come to us asking which is the right date for SIP investment. They also want to know whether splitting SIPs into two dates make ...

Taurus Star Share: A consistent and strong performer  

03 May 2013, 11.37 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, Taurus Star Share is a good fund for conservative investors seeking exposure across sectors with an investment horizon of 5...

Understanding the true value of a Gold  

02 May 2013, 12.47 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There is one asset class, which we Indians particularly love and also believe they understand it – is Gold. Besides the traditional options like buy...

Mirae Asset (I) Opportunities: An ideal fund in a portfolio  

26 Apr 2013, 5.41 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund has maintained steady performance across different time frame and hence makes a right ...

Mutual fund & their tax benefits  

23 Apr 2013, 12.16 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There are often questions in the mind of investors whether a mutual fund that they have chosen for the purpose of investment will get the benefit of S...

SBI Emerging Businesses Fund - A consistent performer  

20 Apr 2013, 12.40 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

According to Arnav Pandya, this fund is suitable for investors who want a predominant exposure to the mid and small cap space with a slightly higher r...

Four critical things that you should look in a MF Factsheet  

19 Apr 2013, 4.47 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Most of the mutual fund investors look only at the NAV ignoring other important factors in a Mutual Fund fact sheet. Financial expert Vivek Sharma exp...

Mutual funds need to be more cost competitive: Sachdeva  

18 Apr 2013, 1.00 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

The mutual fund industry's Assets Under Management (AUM) soared to Rs. 8.2 lakh crore in 2012-13, an increase of 23% from Rs. 6,64,792 crore in the pr...

Is your investment strategy designed to achieve success?  

17 Apr 2013, 12.51 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investing money prudently to ensure that one has enough at every stage of one’s life is becoming increasingly challenging. Apart from facing challen...

Should you buy, sell or hold gold now?   

17 Apr 2013, 11.42 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

The gold prices have crashed and as a result investors are a worried lot. An asset class that has been shinning for long has suddenly lost its sheen. ...

Looking for long-term fund? Invest in HDFC Capital Builder  

13 Apr 2013, 11.39 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

HDFC Capital Builder Fund has over two decade long track record for the investors to gauge its performance. Investors seeking exposure in Large and Sm...

Debt funds-a good alternative to bank,small saving deposits  

11 Apr 2013, 12.24 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Common parameters of selecting a fixed income investment are potential risk, expected returns and tax efficiency. Unaware of debt funds as a fixed inc...

Mutual funds or Real estate, which is better?  

11 Apr 2013, 12.22 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Many of us are very comfortable with real estate as an asset class. Most of us believe it to be less risky and think the return is highest and unmatch...

Prudent investment strategy in current market  

10 Apr 2013, 12.49 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investors appear to have lost faith in equities as over the years their investments have given negative returns. However, financial advisor Suresh Sa...

Three common mutual fund investing mistakes  

09 Apr 2013, 2.59 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Investors often commit same mistakes over and over again while investing in mutual funds. Though it is possible to eliminate mistakes altogether; but ...