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Invested in mutual funds during paper and cheque era? Here's how you can track them

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Invested in mutual funds during paper and cheque era? Here's how you can track them

If you do not intend to sell the investments, then check the contact details linked with the folio and update them if they are outdated

Want to beat the markets in this correction? Here is expert investment advice

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Want to beat the markets in this correction? Here is expert investment advice

Sector or thematic funds work for investors who can time their entry and exit.

Russia-Ukraine crisis sinks equity markets by nearly 1,500 points. Follow these five steps to insulate your investments

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Russia-Ukraine crisis sinks equity markets by nearly 1,500 points. Follow these five steps to insulate your investments

The Russia-Ukraine crisis will make equity markets highly volatile. But investors should not worry and instead take advantage of the current volatility by investing in equity mutual funds in a staggered manner

Sovereign gold bonds issue X is open: Should you invest now?

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Sovereign gold bonds issue X is open: Should you invest now?

The SGBs in Series X will be issued at Rs 5,109. Each bond will track the price of one gram of gold. There is a discount of Rs 50 per bond if you apply using digital mode. The gains are tax free if the SGBs are held till maturity.

Even before RBI hikes interest rates, it’s time investors exited long-duration funds

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Even before RBI hikes interest rates, it’s time investors exited long-duration funds

Rising yields are affecting the performance of long-term bond funds

What SEBI restrictions on overseas investments by mutual funds means for investors, explained

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What SEBI restrictions on overseas investments by mutual funds means for investors, explained

AMCs shall not make any incremental investments in overseas funds or securities beyond what is existing as on February 1, 2022

How you can make your portfolio immune to US Fed’s interest rate moves

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How you can make your portfolio immune to US Fed’s interest rate moves

When interest rates rise, they do place some downward pressure on asset prices

Motilal Oswal mutual fund launches ETF and index scheme based on momentum index: Should you invest?

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Motilal Oswal mutual fund launches ETF and index scheme based on momentum index: Should you invest?

An index fund does away with operational and valuation related issues and is preferred over ETFs by most investors

SEBI instructs DSP Global Innovation FoF to restrict overseas investments to ETFs

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SEBI instructs DSP Global Innovation FoF to restrict overseas investments to ETFs

SEBI has specified an industry level limit of $7 billion for mutual funds that invest in overseas securities and mutual funds, and a separate limit of $1 billion for investment in overseas exchange traded funds

As interest rates harden, should you continue investing in US-focused mutual funds?

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As interest rates harden, should you continue investing in US-focused mutual funds?

Rising interest rates is a global phenomenon and it will cause volatility in equity markets across the globe, not just in the US

Motilal Oswal stops lump-sum investments in three international schemes: What investors should know

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Motilal Oswal stops lump-sum investments in three international schemes: What investors should know

As net remittances by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund get closer to the SEBI-prescribed limit, the fund house has taken the step of suspending lump-sum and switch-in investments

Budget 2022: Will capital gains tax be rationalized across asset classes?

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Budget 2022: Will capital gains tax be rationalized across asset classes?

The capital gains tax rates differ even within the same asset class. Some tax experts, for long, have demanded a more rational way of deciding the tenure for which the investments must be held

A year after launch, Nippon India Passive Flexicap FoF changes course: Should you still invest?

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A year after launch, Nippon India Passive Flexicap FoF changes course: Should you still invest?

As a long-term investor, you are better off investing in an actively managed equity fund

The 10-year constant maturity gilt fund is not suitable for conservative investors: Here’s why

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The 10-year constant maturity gilt fund is not suitable for conservative investors: Here’s why

The scheme is best positioned to benefit when interest rates fall or in a softer rate scenario

Do tax-saving ELSS funds make a difference to your portfolio?

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Do tax-saving ELSS funds make a difference to your portfolio?

Investors look at ELSS only if there is a surplus after contributions to EPF, PPF, home loan repayment

Auto ETFs from Nippon Life and ICICI Prudential mutual funds: Can they drive returns for investors?

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Auto ETFs from Nippon Life and ICICI Prudential mutual funds: Can they drive returns for investors?

Both exchange traded funds (ETF) track the Nifty Auto Index and aim to generate returns in line with those of the benchmark

Have too much money idle in your brokerage account? Move funds to liquid schemes

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Have too much money idle in your brokerage account? Move funds to liquid schemes

The returns are close to those offered by saving bank accounts

SEBI’s risk metrics: Even some liquid mutual funds are deemed risky

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SEBI’s risk metrics: Even some liquid mutual funds are deemed risky

A scheme that comes with a risk matrix rating of A-I is said to be less risky than the one that comes with B-I rating

Amidst market volatility, here’s how you can invest Rs 10 lakh now

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Amidst market volatility, here’s how you can invest Rs 10 lakh now

As the stock market rallied and gave handsome returns that are expected over two to three years within a short span of time, you must relook at asset allocation

MC30-recommended Nippon Nifty Bees ETF trades with heavy volumes: What investors must know

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MC30-recommended Nippon Nifty Bees ETF trades with heavy volumes: What investors must know

The exchange traded fund (ETF) was launched on December 2001. Since inception, the fund has given 15.83 percent returns, compounded annually

As US Fed tightens liquidity, here’s how your equity, debt and gold investments would be affected

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As US Fed tightens liquidity, here’s how your equity, debt and gold investments would be affected

The era of free money is behind us. Value, as an investment strategy, should do well

2021, the risk-taking investor’s year: Demat accounts and NFO collections set new records

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2021, the risk-taking investor’s year: Demat accounts and NFO collections set new records

Robust primary markets also attracted many investors to initial public offers (IPOs)

Budget 2022 expectations: MF trade body seeks parity with ULIPs, permission for pension schemes and debt tax-saving funds

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Budget 2022 expectations: MF trade body seeks parity with ULIPs, permission for pension schemes and debt tax-saving funds

AMFI has also asked for clarity on tax exemption in the case of consolidation of scheme options

Lock-in period for anchor investors of recent IPOs ends: Should you buy these stocks now?

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Lock-in period for anchor investors of recent IPOs ends: Should you buy these stocks now?

Too many anchor investors are trying to exit over-valued stocks and there isn’t adequate buying power on the retail investor side

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