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FundsIndia Explains : How mutual funds pay dividends

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Many investors assume that mutual funds pay their dividend from the dividends they receive in the stocks they hold. They also ask us during corporate dividend season (post annual results),…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Explains: Why debt fund returns are not fixed

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Last week, in this column, we explained why equity fund returns are not fixed or predictable. This week, we’ll take up debt funds. You may look in askance if we…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Explains – Why there is no fixed return in mutual funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

When first-time investors in mutual funds approach us, the first question they ask is what is the ‘returns’ that the fund will give. As investors we all like certainty in…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Explains: Section 80 C investments

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Reducing taxes is at the forefront of our minds. Section 80 C plays the most important role in our tax-saving efforts. The list of deductions allowed under Section 80C is…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Explains – Systematic risk and Unsystematic risk

Mutual Fund Research Desk

In our previous posts we discussed volatility and risk and also risk adjusted returns. But what are the types of risks to a portfolio and how do you mitigate them.…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: Investing in gold

Mutual Fund Research Desk

You’re busy with new clothes, gadgets, and crackers galore this festive season. It’s also that auspicious time for you to add to your gold hoarding. But if your intention is…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia explains – Structure of mutual funds in India

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Over the last couple of months we have been looking at various aspects mutual funds, whether it is about their portfolio or performance or how to compare them. We however…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: What is an NFO?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Expanding into New Fund Offer, an NFO is the launch of a new mutual fund by an asset management company. Here’s what you should know about NFOs. An NFO is…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia explains : Top-down and bottom-up approach to portfolio construction

Mutual Fund Research Desk

You may have read about fund managers talk of a top-down or bottom-up approach to building their portfolio. Does he start with the first stock with highest weight and proceed…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Explains: What is exit load?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Wondering how an exit load is charged? How much goes out as exit load for a fund? Here’s a quick guide. What is an exit load? An exit load is…Continue Reading