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Sovereign Gold Bonds up for early redemption on September 17: Find out how much you have earned
SGB 2016-17 Series IV and SGB 2019-20 Series IV have delivered annualised returns of 14.5 percent and 15.7 percent respectively.
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Should retirees invest in tax-free bonds in secondary markets?
Tax-free bonds offer a compelling option for retired investors looking for capital safety and regular income. Since these bonds are issued by public sector undertakings and financial institutions that are backed by the government of India, they are largely safe.
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MC30 Fund Pick: A debt mutual fund that acts as a buffer to your long-term equity portfolio
Debt schemes with short-maturity profiles, such as Axis Short Term Fund, are likely to deliver FD-beating returns over long run, thanks to the combined investment strategy of accruals and moderate duration play
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Fortune of this new mutual fund scheme is linked to India’s exports. Should you invest?
HSBC India Export Opportunities Fund is thematic fund that will invest in companies that’ll derive at least 20 percent of their revenue from exports. According to the fund house, it has 310 stocks in its universe
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Participates when market is up, protects downturns: How this mutual fund has managed to swing both ways
ICICI Prudential Equity and Bond Fund invests in equity and debt investments. Aggressive hybrid funds like these can work well for the investors with a moderate risk profile.
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How the government-run Atal Pension Yojana assures pension for the working poor: Explained
Atal Pension Yojana scores over other retirement-related investment products considering its guaranteed pension assured by the government, modest contribution by the subscriber, superior annuity model and tax benefits. It is an ideal approach for both husband and wife to enrol in APY and receive a pension as much as Rs 10,000.
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30 Sovereign Gold Bonds coming up for premature redemption: Should you surrender or hold units?
Since there is little or no scope for new SGB launches, these premature redemption windows may draw fewer tender requests. Experts advise investors to stick to their asset allocation mandate.
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Why are Sovereign Gold Bonds trading at 5-12% premium?
Sovereign gold bonds are trading above the reference rate, due to their tax advantage and coupon rate. But with news of lesser or no future issuances, listed SGBs are becoming even more popular.
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Will customs duty cut hurt investors in sovereign gold bonds maturing in 2024?
Gold prices took a hit of around five percent in July after Budget 2024 cut customs duty. This could impact two issues of Sovereign Gold Bonds coming up for maturity in 2024.
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Why you should keep an eye on liquidity, price deviation and tracking error while investing in ETFs
Exchange Traded Funds are superior in structure as they can mimic their benchmark indices more closely than the other passive variants -index funds. With more than 200 ETFs available in the market, it is important for investors to choose the right ETFs for their portfolio to achieve their financial goals
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Sector, thematic funds: How to choose the best of the lot
As per AMFI, there are 161 sector and thematic funds. Of these, 64 were launched since the start of 2020. Thematic and sector funds are gaining popularity, not just across the globe, but also in India. And advisors and distributors are warming up to them.
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Nvidia stocks continue to rock markets. Have Indian investors benefited?
There are 15 fund houses have invested in the stock of Nvidia either through their international schemes or domestic schemes. A restriction is in place that prevents many investors from participating in the rally.
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Explained: How to get the best out of your direct plans in mutual funds
Lower expense ratio results in direct plans earning higher returns than regular plans. But only savvy investors who can cherry pick mutual funds on their own can opt for direct plans. Do-it-yourself (DIY) investors who are new to equity markets may end up choosing an unsuitable scheme if they pick schemes just by look at the difference in the expense ratio between direct and regular plans.
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Akshaya Tritiya is not the only reason to buy gold now. And Gold MFs are a good bet
For small investors, SIP in gold funds can help ride out the volatility in gold prices without taking on the risk of bad timing. Further, buying and selling gold funds is as simple as regular mutual funds schemes at the prevailing net asset value on any working day
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Worried about market volatility? Check out these MC30 schemes that provide stability and high growth
Aggressive hybrid funds rebalance their asset allocation based on market conditions. Apart from investing at least 65 percent of equity portion, fund managers allocate the remaining 35 percent into debt and other securities.
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First-time equity investor? Limit your risks with large-cap funds from MC30
Best mutual funds: First-time equity investors who haven’t yet experienced the full gamut of risks in the equity market can dip their feet by investing in a basket of large-cap stocks. These companies are well-established and well-researched companies that come with a track record.
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The schemes that moved out of MC30 2024 and why
MC 30: Consistently underperforming schemes move out MC30 but that's not the only reason. Sometimes, better and more compelling alternatives prevail.
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Top mutual funds: 3 new schemes that enter Moneycontrol’s sparkling list of investment-worthy funds; MC30
Two equity schemes that are part of a turnaround we’re seeing at one of India’s largest mutual fund houses and a hybrid fund that comes with a strong, long-term pedigree, make it to MC30
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Best mutual funds: 86% of actively-managed schemes outperformed benchmarks in MC30’s 2023 run
Best mutual fund schemes to invest in: MC30- Moneycontrol’s curated list of 30 investment-worthy mutual funds is back. Three new schemes enter MC30 and three among existing ones, exit
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Gold rewards investors. But don’t go overboard, it’s just an asset allocator
One need not go overboard on gold for getting superlative returns. Gold is used as a hedge against volatility in stock markets and uncertainty across the world.
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Mutual funds call for easing RBI's limit on overseas investments amid growing opportunities
As capital market regulator, SEBI asks mutual funds to suspend inflows into overseas ETFs, top industry leaders say with forex reserves at a comfortable level, it is time for RBI to ease the investment limits.
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Find the best asset allocation mix that will maximise your returns
The 60-40 equity-debt allocation — arguably the most popular asset allocation — appears to be losing its edge. A touch of gold works better
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Mutual fund industry assets top Rs 50 trillion landmark: what helped achieve this number?
Steady and increasing inflows in mutual funds through systematic investment plans have led to retail investors incrementally allotting more of their corpuses in mutual funds.
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Mutual Funds Year-end Special 2023: 5 things that impacted how you invested in 2023
Year-ender 2023: From mid and small-cap funds burning the charts, to new mutual fund houses entering the industry, 2023 benefited the disciplined investor.
