Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
India Budget FY26: Fiscal Prudence, Friendly Taxation, Flat Capex
February 3, 2025Key Highlights 1. Fiscal Consolidation on track Reduction in fiscal deficit target to 4.4% of GDP for FY 26 vs 4.5% that was earlier announced – in line with fiscal…Continue Reading
5 Finger Framework Your All Seasons Equity Portfolio Strategy – 5 Year Update
January 29, 2025Here is a recap of how the strategy was designed and the thought process behind it. What is the challenge in building an equity portfolio using mutual funds? Building an…Continue Reading
Are Arbitrage Funds right for you?
December 9, 2024What are Arbitrage Funds? Arbitrage Funds are Debt Oriented Hybrid Funds which invest in a mix of Arbitrage and Debt/FDs. They usually have 65-75% of their portfolio in ‘Arbitrage’ investments…Continue Reading
Winning Funds, Losing Streaks: Decoding the Mystery of Short-Term Underperformance
November 12, 2024History shows that investing in well-managed, diversified equity funds has led to good return outcomes over the long run. Yet, very few investors actually stick to these funds for the…Continue Reading
Should you wait for a market correction?
October 15, 2024Whenever you have money to invest in equities, a nagging thought inevitably comes up. “Feels like markets could correct from here. Maybe I should wait and invest after a 10%…Continue Reading
Should You Consider Thematic And Sector Funds for Your Portfolio?
September 4, 2024Sector and Thematic funds are becoming popular… Over the past 12 months, more than 1/3rd of equity mutual fund net inflows have gone into sector and thematic funds. It’s now…Continue Reading
India Budget FY25: Focus on 3 C’s – Consolidation, Capex & Capital Gains
July 24, 2024Key Highlights 1. ‘Policy continuity’ with no major populist announcement despite election result 2. Continued focus on fiscal consolidation Further reduction in fiscal deficit target to 4.9% of GDP for…Continue Reading
Indian Equity Markets at All-Time Highs. Should you worry?
July 8, 2024In the last few months, Indian equity markets have rallied and reached new all-time high levels. When markets reach all-time highs, it’s normal to feel uneasy and worry that it…Continue Reading
Should you invest in an NFO? Here is a Framework that will help you decide
June 12, 2024This article was originally published in Livemint. Click here to read it Nowadays, there are new mutual fund launches almost every day! Thanks to the bull market and increasing equity market participation, in the…Continue Reading
Here is everything that you need to know about Arbitrage Funds
April 5, 2024What are Arbitrage Funds? Arbitrage Funds are Debt Oriented Hybrid Funds which invest in a mix of Arbitrage and Debt/FDs. They usually have 65-75% of their portfolio in ‘Arbitrage’ investments…Continue Reading
