Equity Linked Saving Schemes

Equity-Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS) or tax-saving equity funds stand out due to their lowest lock-in and pure equity-linked return in the crowded Section 80C tax deduction basket. ELSS have delivered better return if held for long-term

Why MC30 has only 2 tax-saving funds in its basket?

The 80C income tax section has many options and is thus crowded. With ELSS, it is easier to meet the required quantity of Rs 1.5 lakh for tax benefit in a financial year

Combining tax benefits with higher returns: Tax-saving funds that top the charts

Equity-Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS) or tax-saving equity funds are the only pure equity instrument in the basket of instruments eligible for Section 80C tax deduction benefits

Why you should prefer mutual fund sip over SIP in stocks?

SIP in mutual funds offer you professional management of your money and diversification at relatively low cost.

Gold ETFs record Rs 900 cr outflow in 2015; AUM down 20%

It also marked the third consecutive year of outflow from gold ETFs. The pace of outflow slowed, however, in 2015 compared with the preceding two years on account of sluggish equity market trends, experts said

All you wanted to know about RGESS

In an interview to CNBC-TV18 personal finance expert, Sumeet Vaid of Freedom Financial Planners shared insights on Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme or RGESS.

ELSS -A key for tax saving and long term financial planning

It is now possible to do both tax planning and long term financial planning together. An analysis by CRISIL suggests that if one is willing to take some risks, Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) offered by mutual funds provides an opportunity to generate attractive long term returns.

ELSS - an easy way to save taxes

Equity linked saving schemes or tax saving mutual funds are one of the better options for you to invest if you have not totally exhausted your 1 lac limit under section 80C.