April 19, 2018 11:20 AM IST
In this article, we will explain the categorization of debt funds in brief and its features & impact.
April 10, 2018 09:43 AM IST
Dynamic asset-allocation funds factor in market valuations before investing in various assets.
April 09, 2018 09:57 AM IST
With sector funds, the timing of the investment and the health of the concerned sector is very crucial.
April 06, 2018 11:11 AM IST
If the realized inflation for next year is closer to the expectations policy makers then won’t be in a hurry to hike interest rates as real rates will be around 1.5% which is reasonable to support economic growth.
April 06, 2018 10:51 AM IST
Market reaction, in terms of yield level, has been decisively positive
March 28, 2018 10:58 AM IST
As direct plans do not incur distribution expenses, the savings made in total operating expenses remain invested with the fund, which then start generating returns.
March 23, 2018 10:31 AM IST
Bond prices are inversely linked to interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices fall and vice versa.
March 20, 2018 10:54 AM IST
You can start an SIP in multiple mutual funds with varying amounts.
March 16, 2018 09:44 AM IST
A debt fund carries low risk in comparison to the equity oriented mutual fund, but they are not totally risk free as many people think.
March 07, 2018 11:40 AM IST
Earlier, in the absence of any standard definition of MF categories, mutual fund companies and research & advisory firms came up with their own methodologies of categorizing funds.
March 05, 2018 09:35 AM IST
For the past two to three quarters, the debt market has been more volatile than equity, but for the recent equity market correction in February.
March 01, 2018 10:23 AM IST
Mutual fund offerings most often exceeded the returns generated by ULIPs in the same category offered by the same investment house, though it might not be a given at all times.
February 22, 2018 03:12 PM IST
If you are long term investors and worried about highly volatile markets you can invest in these mutual fund schemes.
February 20, 2018 04:34 PM IST
Making investment decisions just based on the tax advantage has never been a good idea.
February 19, 2018 11:22 AM IST
Long-term investors benefit hugely in midcaps. Overall, midcaps tend to go through high volatility but, at the end of the day who has remained a long-term investor has amassed considerable wealth.
February 16, 2018 03:16 PM IST
Investors who don’t want to be part of this excessive fluctuation in the short term can use debt funds and fixed deposits as investment options.
February 16, 2018 10:12 AM IST
It’s advisable to adopt the twin strategy of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) to meet financial goals.
February 13, 2018 02:05 PM IST
Keeping money lying idle is not the best thing to do. If you are a risk-averse investor, fixed deposits and liquid MFs are the best options. Here are some tips that can help you decide your investment plans.
February 12, 2018 11:57 AM IST
If you need liquidity along with steady returns, short-term liquid funds could be a good option, though returns are not guaranteed as in FDs.
February 09, 2018 10:35 AM IST
Product awareness campaigns by market participants and sustained backing from the regulator would motivate more retail investors to embrace direct plans.
February 08, 2018 01:43 PM IST
Bottomline, the policy statement has put a lid on to the markets ultra bearish imaginations and going forward global and domestic data points would be watched for by policymakers as also market participants.
February 08, 2018 10:44 AM IST
The RBI did flag off the risks to inflation, but did not sound alarmist.
February 02, 2018 03:21 PM IST
GOI has decided to introduce a 10% tax on long term capital gains on equities and equity oriented mutual funds exceeding INR 1 lakh.
January 08, 2018 03:38 PM IST
RBI bond comes with a rate of interest of 7.75% which is comparable to the interest offered on the small saving schemes such as National Saving Certificate.
December 21, 2017 07:01 PM IST
On CNBC-TV18's special show Mutual Fund Day, watch the interview of Sailesh Raj Bhan, Deputy CIO Reliance Mutual Fund and Harsh Roongta, Independent Financial Advisor where they shared financial planning tips for young professionals.
