Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
FundsIndia explains: Short-term and Income funds
April 17, 2017Short-term and income funds are both versions of debt funds. Both categories derive their returns from accrual, but the instruments they invest in are different and their role in your…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains : Short-term and long-term gilt funds
April 10, 2017What they are? Where they invest? Gilt funds are debt mutual fund schemes that invest in government issued bonds and securities of varying maturities. The various types of gilt funds…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: Arbitrage and equity savings funds
April 3, 2017Under the equity umbrella, the standard mutual fund categories are large-cap, diversified, mid-cap and small-cap funds, and balanced funds. These funds are suited for all investors, depending on their risk…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains : What are liquid funds
March 27, 2017Liquid funds – another category of debt mutual fund is considered the least risky and is often quoted as a good alternative to savings account, to park your surplus. Let…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: Balanced funds
March 20, 2017Balanced funds are those funds that invest the majority of their portfolio in stocks and the rest in fixed-income instruments. A balanced fund thus straddles two asset classes – equity…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: What are diversified or multi-cap funds?
March 6, 2017Over the past few weeks we discussed about large-cap funds and mid-cap funds. There is another category of equity funds that falls between these two – they are called diversified/multi-cap…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: What are midcap funds?
February 27, 2017We’ve looked at what large-cap funds are, and why they are a must-have in your long-term portfolio. This week, we will take up the midcap fund category. What midcap funds…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains – Thematic and Sector funds
February 20, 2017Most equity mutual funds invest across sectors and industries. But some funds choose to restrict this to certain segments. They are called thematic and sector funds. Though thematic and sector…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: What are largecap funds?
February 13, 2017Take any fund. Other than the returns numbers, which draw your immediate attention, look at the type of fund it is. Any portfolio recommendation or review will always mention the…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: International funds
February 6, 2017You have an option to invest in international markets through the mutual fund route. Indian mutual funds offer a host of funds that invest internationally. Called international funds, these funds…Continue Reading