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  • Should You Invest Abroad? | International Mutual Funds Explained | MC Explains

    Are you only investing in Indian markets? That might be a case of home country bias! Discover how international mutual funds can add diversification, reduce risk, and give your portfolio access to global giants . In this video from MC Explains, brought to you by Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund, we break down: ✅ What is home country bias ✅ How global markets have outperformed Nifty ✅ Benefits & risks of international investing Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more investor education content

  • Nomination Process for Mutual Fund Investors: Secure Your Investments & Ensure Smooth Transmission

    Nomination Process for Mutual Fund Investors: Secure Your Investments & Ensure Smooth Transmission

    Welcome to MC Explains, an investor education initiative by Invesco Mutual Fund and Moneycontrol.com. In this episode, we unravel the critical but often overlooked process of nomination in mutual fund investments — a vital step to ensure your hard-earned money reaches the right hands smoothly, especially in unforeseen circumstances. Ensure your investments are protected and your family’s financial future is secure. Watch now to understand how to make the nomination process work for you!

  • Mutual Fund Complaints? Here's How to Resolve Them the Right Way!

    Mutual Fund Complaints? Here's How to Resolve Them the Right Way!

    Facing issues with your mutual fund investment? Don’t worry — there’s a structured redressal process to protect your rights as an investor! In this video from MC Explains, a joint investor education initiative by Invesco Mutual Fund and Moneycontrol.com, we walk you through the complete grievance redressal mechanism for mutual fund investors.

  • How to Build an Emergency Corpus Using Liquid & Ultra-Short-Term Mutual Funds | MC Explains

    How to Build an Emergency Corpus Using Liquid & Ultra-Short-Term Mutual Funds | MC Explains

    Building an emergency corpus is the first crucial step towards financial security. In this episode of MC Explains, brought to you by Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund, learn how to use liquid and ultra-short-term mutual funds to create a stable, low-risk fund that can cover 6-12 months of your essential expenses. Discover the benefits of these mutual fund options — from low risk and high liquidity to reasonable returns — and how they help you stay prepared for unforeseen financial emergencies without compromising your long-term investments. Whether you’re a salaried employee, freelancer, or business owner, this guide will help you estimate your emergency corpus, choose the right funds, and start investing wisely. Don’t forget to subscribe for more content on Mutual Funds and investments.

  • What is XIRR? The Most Accurate Way to Track Your SIP Returns!

    What is XIRR? The Most Accurate Way to Track Your SIP Returns!

    Welcome to MC Explains, an investor education series by Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund. In this video, we break down XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) — the most accurate way to measure returns when you’ve made multiple investments over time, like in an SIP or SWP. Are you tracking your investment returns correctly? If you're using only absolute or annualized return to measure your mutual fund or SIP performance, you may be missing the full picture. Whether you're a mutual fund investor or just starting out, understanding XIRR will help you make smarter investment decisions.

  • 4 Key Features to Look for Before Buying an Equity Fund | MC Explains

    4 Key Features to Look for Before Buying an Equity Fund | MC Explains

    "Confused about choosing the right equity mutual fund? With over 1,000 schemes to pick from, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of options. In this episode of MC Explains, brought to you by Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund, we’ll break down the 4 key features you need to check before you invest in an equity fund. By the end, you’ll know how to narrow down your choices and make smarter investment decisions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this guide will help you invest wisely for long-term wealth creation

  • SEBI MITRA: How to Find Forgotten Mutual Fund Investments | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

    SEBI MITRA: How to Find Forgotten Mutual Fund Investments | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

    Welcome to another episode brought to you by Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund. In this video, we dive into SEBI’s new MITRA platform (Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant) that helps investors locate forgotten or inactive mutual fund investments and folios. Whether your investments were made in physical form or are missing due to outdated details, MITRA makes it easy to track them down. Learn how to use this searchable database, fill in the required details, and track your request for relevant information. What is the SEBI MITRA platform? How MITRA helps you find forgotten mutual fund investments Step-by-step guide to using the MITRA database Why updating your KYC details is crucial Watch here -

  • SET SMART FINANCIAL GOALS | SHORT vs LONG TERM GOALS

    SET SMART FINANCIAL GOALS | SHORT vs LONG TERM GOALS

    Want to make your money work for you? It all begins with setting clear, actionable financial goals. In this episode of Invesco Mutual Fund we walk you through how to identify, categorize, and achieve your short, medium, and long-term financial goals using the power of mutual fund investing. Subscribe for more easy-to-understand investment explainers.

  • Markets Down? Here’s What You Should Do When Stocks Are Falling!

    Markets Down? Here’s What You Should Do When Stocks Are Falling!

    In this video we will discuss Why are the markets falling?

  • Understanding Information Ratio: The Key to Better Risk-Adjusted Returns

    Understanding Information Ratio: The Key to Better Risk-Adjusted Returns

    In this video, we dive into the concept of Information Ratio, a powerful financial metric that helps investors understand risk-adjusted returns. Learn how this ratio can help you evaluate mutual fund performance and make more informed investment decisions. This video is part of the MC Explains series, where we simplify complex investment concepts to help you make smarter financial decisions. If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more investment insights!

  • Mutual Fund Benchmarks Explained: How to Compare Fund Performance

    Mutual Fund Benchmarks Explained: How to Compare Fund Performance

    n this video, we dive deep into the concept of mutual fund benchmarks and why they are essential for comparing the performance of your investments. Learn about how benchmarks are chosen for different types of schemes and why they help investors understand whether a fund is outperforming or underperforming. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, this video will help you make more informed investment decisions.

  • How to Create a Successful Mutual Fund Portfolio for Long-Term Goals

    How to Create a Successful Mutual Fund Portfolio for Long-Term Goals

    Welcome to MC Explains, your trusted guide to mastering investment strategies. In this episode, we’ll help you understand how to build a mutual fund portfolio for your long-term goals, whether they’re 5 years or more away. Learn the 5 essential rules to make your investments work for you, including how to beat inflation, ensure flexibility, and take advantage of compounding returns. Start building your future today! For more investment tips and mutual fund insights, subscribe to MC Explains and keep watching.

  • Active vs Passive Funds: Which is Best for Your Portfolio?

    Active vs Passive Funds: Which is Best for Your Portfolio?

    In this episode of Invesco Bond, we dive into the differences between active and passive funds, two popular investment options in the financial world. With investor demand on the rise and a variety of mandates available, understanding these fund types can help you make better investment choices. Watch to discover how the landscape is shifting and what it means for you as an investor

  • Investing in Sector & Thematic Funds: What You Need to Know?

    Investing in Sector & Thematic Funds: What You Need to Know?

    In this video, we explore the world of sector and thematic funds—two powerful strategies that can help you target specific industries and trends for greater investment potential. Subscribe for more investment tips and strategies!

  • Growth vs Value Investing: What metrics do you prioritize when evaluating growth vs. value stocks?

    Growth vs Value Investing: What metrics do you prioritize when evaluating growth vs. value stocks?

    In this episode we will explore the two primary strategies: growth investing and value investing. Discover the key characteristics that set these approaches apart and learn how each strategy can fit into your overall investment plan. Join us as we break down the complexities of growth and value investing and help you find the best strategy for your unique situation.

  • What factors should you consider when deciding how many funds to include in your portfolio?

    What factors should you consider when deciding how many funds to include in your portfolio?

    Join us as we break down the essentials of fund management. In this episode, we’ll explore the dangers of overdiversification, the importance of strategic allocation, and managing multiple funds to maximize returns and align with your financial goals!

  • ELSS mutual funds: How to invest & what are its tax benefits? | Mutual funds simplified

    ELSS mutual funds: How to invest & what are its tax benefits? | Mutual funds simplified

    In the dynamic landscape of personal finance, tax-saving investments hold paramount importance in securing a stable financial future and maximizing wealth. Among the various options available, equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) funds have emerged as a popular choice for Indian investors. ELSS funds not only offer the potential for good returns but also provide tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. This comprehensive guide aims to unlock the world of ELSS funds and shed light on their unique features and benefits, empowering Indian investors to make informed decisions and save tax while building wealth.

  • Understand The Risk Of Investing In Mid- and Small-Cap Funds | Mutual Fund Simplified

    Understand The Risk Of Investing In Mid- and Small-Cap Funds | Mutual Fund Simplified

    While we invest seeking returns, be it long or short term, what’s really important for you to understand beyond the returns is – RISK. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about risk in mid- and small-cap segments of the equity markets. So, in this episode of Mutual Fund Simplified we will walk you through some of the risks in this segment, which you need to understand before making your investment decision.

  • How to avoid investing mistakes

    How to avoid investing mistakes

    We are not going to go all technical today rather we will try to make sense of the basics and the basics always boil down to behaviour. Have you ever noticed the mistakes you make with your investments? Mistakes which are easily avoidable just by tweaking behaviour. Today, we discuss a few such investment mistakes and how you can avoid making them

  • Everything You Need To Know About Holding Mutual Funds In Demat Form | Explained

    Everything You Need To Know About Holding Mutual Funds In Demat Form | Explained

    You may be aware that there are two ways in which you can hold your mutual fund units. You may choose the paper form or Statement of Account, alternatively you have the choice to hold your mutual fund units in demat or dematerialised form. While the former is the more widely used way to invest in mutual funds, in this video we discuss how you can manage your MF units in demat form. Watch!

  • Markets At All Time Highs, Should You Redeem Your Funds Or Stay Invested?

    Markets At All Time Highs, Should You Redeem Your Funds Or Stay Invested?

    Portfolios of most equity investors would be looking good right now, considering markets are at all-time highs. But many are concerned about what’s next as well - after all , what goes up comes down too! So at a time like this, should you redeem your funds or stay invested? Watch to find out!

  • How Can You Plan Your Retirement With Mutual Funds? | Explained

    How Can You Plan Your Retirement With Mutual Funds? | Explained

    Retirement planning is the one goal that is common for all of us. There will come a time when the regular income we earn ceases and we have to rely on savings to fund our living expenses. BUT - just savings are not enough. Thanks to inflation, the value of your money is likely to decline over long periods of time. So, how can you invest in a way that your long term rate of return is higher than long term inflation? Watch to find out!

  • What Is A Systematic Withdrawal Plan & What Are Its Benefits? | Explained

    What Is A Systematic Withdrawal Plan & What Are Its Benefits? | Explained

    Many of us already know what a systematic investment plan or SIP is. SWP is similar to an SIP as it is also about regular transactions where the date and amount is pre fixed, except in the case of an SIP you make regular investments on a pre-set date every month for a pre-set amount, whereas, in a SWP you make regular withdrawals. So how can you start an SWP and what are its benefits? Watch to find out!

  • Have Money Lying In Your Savings Bank Account? Do This To Make It Work Harder!

    Have Money Lying In Your Savings Bank Account? Do This To Make It Work Harder!

    Money lying in your savings bank account earns interest at a low rate. You may not have invested the money elsewhere since you may need liquid funds in a short period of time. However, with annual inflation at around 4%-6% a year, it means your surplus money is losing value every day that you leave it unattended in your savings bank account. So, is there something you can do to make your money work harder? Watch this video to find out!

  • Potential Risk Class Matrix: How This Can Help You Read The ‘Risk Class’ Of Your Debt Mutual Fund | Explained

    Potential Risk Class Matrix: How This Can Help You Read The ‘Risk Class’ Of Your Debt Mutual Fund | Explained

    Have you heard of the PRC Matrix that market regulator, SEBI, has put in place for debt funds? You may have seen it printed on fund fact sheets or fund brochures released by mutual funds at the end of every month. If you are a debt fund investor and have never heard of the PRC matrix or seen what it looks like, then this video will tell you why you must and how it can help. Watch!

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