Debt Mutual Fund

A debt PMS usually gives higher returns than a debt mutual fund because the former has a concentrated portfolio and no limit on weightage to one particular bond or commercial paper, says an expert

Got Rs 10 lakh to invest? Raj Khosla outlines the investment strategy for 2023-24

Raj Khosla, a Delhi-based financial planner, recommends investments across all asset classes, proportionate to your risk appetite. In the current volatile market, he advises investing in small quantities at every market fall.

Chart of the day: Will NBFC funding get hit due to change in debt MF taxation?

Debt mutual funds were one of the main sources of funding for NBFCs and lower inflows due to the tax regime could pose a risk

Six fixed income investments that outshine in this uncertain interest rate scenario

Given the uncertainty around the future movement of interest rates, the yields provided by these debt investment products look attractive

Swing pricing in debt mutual funds is a welcome step for investors 

 In swing pricing, the NAV of the fund will be adjusted so that the transaction cost is effectively passed on to the investor whose entry or exit disturbs the NAV. Smaller investors will benefit 

Liquidity line to MFs: RBI’s all-too-familiar method of directed lending may not work

Who will bear the credit risk?

Decades gone, but corporate bond market still tries to find its rhythm

The prime reason is commercial banks, the largest players in the market, have no incentive or pressure to trade in the secondary market

'Looking to play safe? Ditch FDs and invest in debt mutual funds'

The Sensex is at lifetime highs but the Midcap index is more than 20 percent away from its highs. investors should not put in lump-sum amounts into the market and build positions gradually, says Sunil Sharma of Sanctum Wealth Management.

Reduced debt exposure will lead to lower risks for investors

Existing debt mutual fund schemes too have to comply with the new norms. These norms should help contain the risk, and of course will influence the returns too.

How interest rate fluctuation impacts debt mutual funds?

Interest rates and prices of fixed income securities that a debt mutual fund invests in are inversely proportional. Read this space to know how debt funds are impacted with the fluctuations of interest rates and what strategy should one choose in current volatile debt market.

Why choosing the right investment strategy is important

We are all unique and want to leave our stamp of individuality on all things we do. But, surprisingly, this does not extend to our investment strategy. We somehow think that, what works for our friends/colleagues, would work for us too. That‘s a major mistake. Suresh Sadagopan discusses on why choosing right investment strategy is important.

How proposed DDT change will impact your debt MF scheme

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Anil Rego of Right Horizons explained the concept of dividend distribution tax (DDT) and the impact of the proposed change in DDT on debt mutual funds.

All you need to know about Debt Mutual Funds

When in comes to investing in Fixed Income space, people tend to bend more towards traditional instruments like FDs, NSC or Time Deposits ignoring one more in the space - Debt Mutual Funds. Financial advisor Jitendra Solanki tell us why and how much should one allocate these funds while creating Fixed Income portfolio .

How and why to invest in debt instruments?

A portfolio needs to have an equal proportion of Equity and Debt to protect from volatility. Among debt instruments, there are various products in the market which an investor can choose to invest. Financial expert Lovaii Navlakhi tells us why and how we should go about investing in debt instrument.

Is your portfolio Over or Under Diversified?

Investors often invest in a similar asset class which makes their portfolio over or under diversified. This happens because of lack of financial goals. Financial advisor Gaurav Mashruwala enlightens us on the importance of financial goal while building a portfolio.

Debt funds - Ideal investment among Fixed Income products

Investment in debt funds by the retail investors has been negligible even after several years of innovation in the product. As debt funds offer a wide diversity and is available in different permutations of liquidity/tenors, credit quality and interest rate, it becomes imperative for the MF industry to create awareness among retail investors.

The Pros and cons of investing in Debt fund and Debenture

Are you perplexed over which form of debt instrument will be right in your portfolio? Financial advisor Amit Trivedi explain various amount of risks and benefits attached to an investment in a single debenture and a mutual fund debt scheme.