BUSINESS
These fund managers stood out during BSE’s journey to $3 trillion
Axis, Mirae Asset, Canara Robeco,PPFAS and SBI were the fund houses that had the best-run schemes
BUSINESS
SIP with a twist: Top-up, trigger-based and a bonus insurance cover
Systematic investment plans aren't just a facility to invest a fixed sum every month. Fund houses like ICICI Prudential AMC, Edelweiss MF, and PGIM MF allow you to do more SIPs.
MCMINIS
Why mutual funds struggle in smaller towns
Mutual fund (MF) assets touched record highs of Rs 32.42 trillion in April
BUSINESS
Investing in the healthcare theme: Choose sector mutual funds or ETFs that also give overseas exposure
These funds aim to mimic healthcare indices that consist of pharmaceutical companies, hospital chains and diagnostic firms
MCMINIS
Why more firms want to start mutual fund business
BUSINESS
Net inflows into balanced advantage funds rise: What explains the investor interest
Investors are looking at balanced advantage funds to cushion the impact of a potential market correction, while also keeping a part of their investments in equity
TRENDS
Groww to buy Indiabulls' mutual fund business for Rs 175 crore
Groww will be able to use its investing platform to widen reach of its mutual fund foray.
BUSINESS
Does global diversification work better than just investing in US stocks?
The newly-launched Axis Global Innovation Fund of Fund invests in Schroder’s international scheme. The international fund, in turn, invests across the globe and not just in the US. Should you invest in the NFO?
BUSINESS
SBI Nifty Next 50 Index Fund review: Should you invest in the NFO?
The Nifty Next 50 is not as heavily exposed to banking and financials, and also allows investors to participate in more sectors
BUSINESS
NJ India: The distributor of schemes will now run a data-driven mutual fund house
The newest fund house aims to focus only on smart-beta schemes. It’s a risky game, but NJ says it has done its research.
BUSINESS
Distributors of Franklin Templeton’s wound up debt schemes await their commission
The initial understanding among distributors was that they might get their commissions as investors start to receive their dues, but that has not been the case
BUSINESS
What digital mutual fund platforms can charge: Takeaways from SEBI's response to Paytm Money's queries
The regulator says no charges can be levied for KYC, technology or payment gateway services. Advice fees can be charged only after investors okay all the terms and conditions
BUSINESS
As interest rates rise, debt fund investors should be happy with lower returns: DSP Mutual Fund
The Head-Fixed Income, Saurabh Bhatia, says that increase in interest rates may not mean more risks for investors.
BUSINESS
Mutual fund commissions stop for sub-brokers of Karvy Stock Broking
Without NOC from Karvy or SEBI’s approval, fund houses can’t pay sub-brokers directly, putting them in financial strain.
BUSINESS
Rising stars in mutual funds: Shreyash Devalkar on picking investments in big and not-so-big companies
As a fund manager of three successful schemes at Axis MF, Devalkar shares why real wealth can be created by companies that shift their scope of business
BUSINESS
Rising stars in mutual funds: Ajay Tyagi on why paying a premium for a stock is not such a bad thing
Ajay Tyagi, a senior fund manager at UTI mutual fund has been with the fund house right after his post-graduation. He says that he looks for companies that can grow at 15-20 percent
BUSINESS
Rising stars in mutual funds: Pankaj Tibrewal on spotting mid and small-cap stocks early
As a fund manager of two highly successful schemes from the Kotak Mahindra MF stable, Tibrewal talks about holding on to winners and not obsessing over valuations
BUSINESS
AMFI gives guidelines to mutual funds on valuing AT-1, Tier 2 bonds
As per SEBI’s new rules, AT-1 or perpetual bonds need to be now valued at Yield to Maturity (YTM), from earlier practice of Yield to Call date, when the company is expected to buy back the bond and return money.
BUSINESS
SEBI's AT1 bonds' rule resolved: Should you hold or sell your debt funds?
Debt funds will have to value AT1 bonds as 100-year securities. However, SEBI has given them two years to comply with the new rule
BUSINESS
SEBI gives time to mutual funds to treat perpetual bonds as 100-year papers
The 100-year rule will be effective in two years and such bonds will be valued as 10-year papers for now.
BUSINESS
Supreme Court accepts SBI Mutual Fund’s plan for winding up Franklin Templeton schemes
The plan requires Franklin Templeton to first update SBI Mutual Fund on the progress so far.
BUSINESS
IDFC Gilt Index Funds review: Should you invest in the NFOs?
These funds will invest in gilts and treasury bills, which are highly-liquid and carry no credit risks
BUSINESS
For market levels to sustain, we need strong earnings recovery: SBI Mutual Fund
R Srinivasan, CIO-Equity, says that market valuations are expensive now.
BUSINESS
Finance ministry asks SEBI to withdraw 100-year maturity rule on perpetual bonds
The finance ministry has stepped in worried over SEBI’s move that may impact on PSU banks’ ability to raise capital.
