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Is your debt fund too risky? Use SEBI's tools to get a clear picture
Risk-o-meter and PRCM offer more information to investors pertaining to risk. Investors must compare their risk appetite with the risk-o-meter rating of the schemes held in their portfolio
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Should Indian gold investors worry over US Fed’s rate announcement?
Gold prices have corrected over the last month or so. The dollar's strength and talks of rate tightening in the US are seen as the reasons. Should investors buy gold now?
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Russia Ukraine war can push up inflation: But there is a way to beat it
Equities beat inflation in long run, so don't shy away. Investors may also make money with quality cyclical stocks. Take staggered approach to investing in equity mutual funds.
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This fund identifies the next big sector or theme: Should you invest in it?
ICICI Prudential Thematic Advantage Fund is a high-risk option. The scheme is suitable for informed investors and not those just starting off
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Why HDFC Mutual’s Anand Laddha thinks banking and financial services stocks could rally
HDFC Mutual is set to roll out a new Banking and Financial Services fund. The portfolio will comprise compounders, turnaround companies and new-age businesses, including new listings through IPOs.
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Despite knowing about front running, Franklin Templeton didn’t stop Kudva, says Shriram Subramanian, a corporate governance expert
The founder and MD of InGovern Research Services says SEBI order has no bearing on the fund manager’s freedom and return maximization. However, fraud and unethical behaviour in the pursuit of return maximization cannot happen.
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SEBI directs debt mutual funds to specify the maximum risks they can take
When debt funds specify the maximum interest rate and credit risks, investors can take informed decisions
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Where to invest your money for 3-6 months? These mutual funds are ideal
Many investors have opted for arbitrage funds to park short-term cash. They're tax-friendly, but can be volatile. Try liquid funds, instead
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This mutual fund scheme invests only in recently-listed IPOs. Should you invest in it?
Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO Fund, a 3-year closed-end scheme, is now open-ended. The scheme would invest in 100 recently-listed IPOs
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Don't have a demat account to invest in ETF? Try FOFs for passive investing
Ease of investing via SIPs, easy liquidity and no requirement of a demat are advantages that FOF have over exchange traded funds
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Will Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund revive this category of funds?
Erstwhile called monthly income plans or MIPs, conservative hybrid funds have delivered modest returns, lower than even pure debt funds in recent years, despite equity exposure.
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Received FMP maturity proceeds? Here are options to reinvest the money for better returns
Investors in fixed maturity plans typically look for relatively less volatile returns than those offered by open-ended bond funds
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Sovereign gold bonds Series II 2021-2022 open for subscription: Should you invest?
The SGBs will be issued to investors at Rs 4,842 per bond. Each bond tracks the price of one gram of gold. The issue closes on May 28.
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Here are the best ways to invest in gold this Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 14, 2021. Sovereign gold bonds, gold ETFs and gold mutual funds are some ways to buy the yellow metal electronically.
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Lost loved ones to COVID-19? Here’s how you can track their assets and investments
Checking bank account entries, mutual fund and insurance statements of the deceased can give an idea of their assets and liabilities
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How portfolio diversification ensures that you reach all your money goals
Portfolio diversification is achieved by investing across fund management styles, geographies and asset classes
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For DIY investors, fund of funds solve the equity allocation problem
Do-it-yourself investors can use these schemes for the core portion of their equity portfolio with a five-year timeframe
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Mirae Asset NYSE FANG Plus ETF review: Should you invest in the NFO?
The FANG Plus ETF allows you to invest in 10 of the best global technology names. But there is portfolio concentration risk.
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Massive gains in small-cap mutual funds: Is it time to take some profits?
Profit-taking in small-cap funds should be done only if equity allocation has become much higher than the desired level, due to the market rally
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COVID-19: Money lessons for the third wave caused by Omicron variant
Having an emergency fund, maintaining a suitable asset allocation and taking adequate insurance cover are money lessons that have been reinforced
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Equity mutual fund inflows turn positive after 8 months: Are investors rushing back?
A significant chunk of the mutual fund inflows could well be from investors suffering from the FOMO (Fear-Of-Missing-Out) syndrome.
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Will gold make a come-back soon?
Just as we thought that COVID-19 infections are going away from India, comes the second wave. And it’s spreading fast. But this is good news for gold prices and gold ETFs.
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Rising stars in mutual funds: Atul Bhole on why running after IPOs is a bad idea
Atul Bhole, Senior Vice president and Fund Manager at DSP Investment Managers would rather take risks on the price of a stock than its quality. That takes his schemes away from benchmark indices, but it doesn’t scare him.
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Interest rate cut U-turn: Should you continue with small savings schemes?
By reversing the rate cut in small savings, investors have got a relief. That doesn’t mean you should rush for them rightaway. Allocate your investments across asset classes and use small saving schemes, smartly, especially NSC and Postal Time deposits.
