Vidya Bala
Vidya Bala was the Head of Mutual Fund Research at FundsIndia
Frequently asked questions on annual portfolio review
January 14, 2019It’s that time of the year when you will look back at performance and have questions about your portfolio – specifically underperformance in your funds. In years like 2018 when…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Views: 2019 – Equity and debt outlook
January 10, 20192018 was a year that probably gave you glimpses of the rough side of equity and debt markets. The bad news is that you have probably not seen the end…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Views: 2018 – taking stock of markets and economy
December 13, 2018‘So much has happened but nothing has changed’. This will describe the performance of the equity and debt market in 2018. 2018 was a year of much activity in companies…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Reviews: ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 Index fund
November 28, 2018SEBI defines the top 100 stocks as the large-cap universe for mutual funds to invest in. You know about the top 50 – nested in the bellwether index Nifty 50.…Continue Reading
Why your returns are not the same as the market’s return
November 19, 2018In an investor-gathering addressed by a renowned fund manager, a presentation on the returns delivered by equities over several years was put up. One of the investors asked him, “you…Continue Reading
Should you invest in Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FoF?
November 14, 2018If there is an equity market that is less correlated to the Indian market and provides a diverse set of companies to invest in, it is the US market. Hence,…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Corporate Debt
October 24, 2018These are times when debt mutual funds appear to be operating on the extremes – taking credit risks for higher returns or playing it very safe and compromising on returns.…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Views: What to make of the market fall
October 10, 2018The Nifty 50 is down 12% from its 52-week high on August 28, 2018 and the Nifty Midcap 100 is down 26% from a similar high on January 23, 2018.…Continue Reading
When the market falls…
October 8, 2018If you have started receiving WhatsApp messages that say – ‘BSE: Bombay Se Exit and P/E: Plunge endless’, you know the bear sentiments are in full force. And, that is…Continue Reading
How to Choose Liquid Funds
September 19, 2018The recent events around IL&FS’ debt paper downgrades have raised concerns about how safe even short-term debt funds like liquid funds are, for retail investors. Should you fear these or…Continue Reading
