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Rising stars in mutual funds: Shridatta Bhandwaldar on why promoter integrity is crucial in stock picking
A thorough grooming as a research analyst in his early years taught Shridatta Bhandwaldar, Head Equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund the importance of quality of a business and integrity of the promoter. “Big money cannot be made with average promoters and average quality businesses”, he says.
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Vital lessons for investors from the Archegos saga
Invest in equities with a long term view and do not borrow to invest in stocks.
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Will mutual funds focused on consumption lag behind during a broad-based market recovery?
Increased preference for premium products with rising incomes remains intact. So, the consumption theme looks good, despite the recent underperformance
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Are target maturity funds well-suited for investors during rising yields?
Such funds can be considered if the investment time frame matches that of the target maturity date of the scheme
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Passive investing gains ground: How do you choose the best index fund?
Fund houses are rolling out new index schemes and ETFs, as passive investing gains ground. But you must choose the right underlying index carefully.
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What retail investors must do to make the most of the IPO frenzy
The sharp rally in the markets and a spate of IPOs have made investors rush for making quick money. But a prudent approach may be needed for sustained gains
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Why are investors exiting short-term debt mutual funds?
February saw a net outflow of over Rs 10,000 crore in these schemes. The rise in yields has spooked investors.
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Invest surplus cash in money market and low duration funds
Compared to fixed deposits, these debt funds are more tax-efficient for those in the higher slabs. But there may be an element of credit risk.
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UTI Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund NFO review: Should you invest?
The strategy of investing in stocks based on momentum sounds exciting. But will the fund limit risks and deliver healthy returns?
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Motilal Oswal Asset Allocation Passive FoF review: Should you invest in the NFO?
You get two options with the MOAPF – aggressive and conservative. Each scheme has its own distinct asset allocation pattern. They will invest in other mutual fund schemes
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3 equity funds that managed to bounce back by riding on the market rally
These schemes had focused on value stocks and were early in spotting the revival in cyclical stocks on the back of an economic turnaround
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Explained: 5 reasons why debt mutual funds work better than direct bond investments
The RBI has allowed investors to buy g-secs directly. But investing in debt funds is still ideal for retail investors given the tax and liquidity advantages over direct bond investments. Here's more.
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Explained: What are fundamental attributes of a fund and should investors act immediately when they change?
These attributes define the very nature of the MF scheme and how it is expected to function
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NPCI payment processing delay: Should mutual fund SIP investors be worried at all?
If you invest for the long term, a handful of days here or there should not make a difference
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Will liquid mutual funds stage a comeback?
High government borrowing outlined by Budget 2021 may push interest rates up sometime this year. This helps liquid funds whose returns have hit rock-bottom levels.
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Coming soon: Retail investors can directly invest in government securities with RBI
After lukewarm response to its earlier scheme to allow small investors to invest in government securities through stock exchanges, the RBI now allows direct investments.
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Budget done, here's what you must do with your investments
You can take some profits if your asset allocation demands so
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Budget 2021: Gold ETF prices to reduce as customs duty on the yellow metal is cut to 7.5 percent
This reduction benefits investors in gold exchange-traded funds
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Budget 2021: Interest income on annual EPF contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh to be taxed
A larger contribution to your Employees’ Provident Fund will be taxed
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4 reasons why you must still invest in gold
High inflation and fiscal deficit are conducive for gold prices
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Redemptions from equity funds suggests greater investor awareness: PGIM India MF
Investors are booking profits as markets touch new highs
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5 tax-saving investments for you
The limit for investing in tax-saving instruments is Rs 1.5 lakh for income earned in 2020-21.
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Sensex at 50,000: What should you do with your investments now?
Rising markets are no reason to stop investing in equities. But stagger your investments, if you wish to invest afresh now. And continue your SIPs
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Interest rates may remain flat for a long period of time: Trust MF
We will define the rules which issuers have to pass before becoming a part of our investment universe
