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IL&FS crisis aftermath: Debt funds rationalise their investments
Different fund houses used to mark down their securities depending on their internal guidelines, however, after IL&FS crisis, things have changed
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There is risk involved in not just credit-risk funds, but also other debt funds
Debt funds are not as easy to understand as bank fixed deposits. The good side is they offer you a chance of better tax-efficient returns. Ask questions to your advisor about what the fund does, where it invests, how much credit risk it takes.
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Women’s Day 2019 | How to tame your investing fears and take the lead in money management
Aakansha Malia, a post-graduate about to start on a job is worked up about managing money. Here's what three women who independently handle their finances have to tell her.
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Companies can no longer masquerade salaries to escape paying provident fund
Apart from employees earning salaries of less than Rs 15,000, this ruling will also bring about a windfall gain to foreign nationals
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Quantum AMC serves legal notice to Quant AMC, asks for change in name citing similarity
While 'quant' is a registered trademark, 'Quantum' is not yet registered
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Here's a guide on how to choose the right debt fund for your portfolio
If you want returns from debt funds, make sure you’re ready to take on the accompanying risk
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Franklin Templeton India Crisis: Opinion | Debt funds have gone too far
Mutual funds have been chasing risk even in funds meant for low-risk conservative investors.
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Debt fund investors in a tizzy on spate of bad news; here's what to do
According to data by Morningstar, a total of 10 fund houses had lent to 16 companies belonging to Essel Group
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A new way to start SIP in mutual fund, SmartSIP by FundsIndia: Is it really smart?
Unlike value averaging SIPs, the SmartSIP will keep the monthly amount constant, but will allocate between equity and debt based on market conditions.
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How critical is it to buy a critical illness insurance policy?
A critical illness policy is a defined benefit plan that gives you back your entire sum assured once you are detected by any of the critical illness that your policy covers.
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IIFL NCD issue opens January 22: Should you invest?
This NCD offers a higher interest rate than others that hit the market in recent times. But the 'Call option' means the NCDs can meet a premature end.
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This little-known tax plan beats every other ELSS fund; should you invest?
Know here what is Quant Tax Plan and why it is topping the charts
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Are volatile markets spooking SIP investors?
First-time investors are having a rough ride in mutual fund SIPs, many are yet to see profits
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SEBI puts transfer of physical and demat shares on par in case of death
How an investor’s equity shares got bequeathed after death to their heir so far depended on whether he/she left behind physical or dematerialised shares
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Edelweiss AMC wins mandate to launch government’s debt CPSE ETF
The debt CPSE ETF could be either open-ended or closed-end ETF. Exact details will be known soon
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Mahindra Finance, Shriram Transport NCDs to open: Should you invest?
The NCDs' rates are higher than bank fixed deposits of similar tenures.
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Are equity savings funds worth your time? A look at their expense ratios
Touted as a tax-friendly option to a mutual fund monthly income scheme, equity savings funds have given volatile returns. And high expense ratios haven't helped either
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SEBI gives fund houses option to segregate bad assets; fund managers' bonuses will be cut
After giving the green signal to side-pocketing, SEBI has given the option to fund houses to segregate bad assets. But there are strict conditions to prevent misuse.
BUSINESS
IDFC shelves plan to sell AMC business
Two sources in the know of the development, including a senior executive, confirmed to Moneycontrol that IDFC Ltd has shelved its plans to sell the asset management company.
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2018 mutual funds review: Performance lags, inflows sizzle, industry reforms continue
Year 2018 was an action-packed year for the Rs 23 lakh crore Indian mutual funds (MF) industry as well as for its investors.
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Coming soon: SEBI's consultation paper on valuation of corporate bonds for mutual funds
At present, debt securities that mature in less than 60 days are not marked to market. They are valued on an amortized basis, where daily interest is added to ensure the security's price goes up in a linear fashion.
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SEBI allows side-pocketing in mutual funds
Enough steps will be taken and safeguards will be put in by SEBI to ensure that side-pocketing facility is not misused.
BUSINESS
Are Smart Beta funds really smart or just 'extra smart'?
Smart beta ETFs aim to bridge the gap between active and passive funds. But only smart investors are drawn to it, for now.
