Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
FundsIndia explains: Why the growth option is preferable
December 19, 2016Over the past few weeks, we have been explaining various aspects of dividends in mutual funds. You know how a mutual fund makes dividends, what happens when a fund declares…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains – Scheme Information Document (SID)
December 12, 2016Scheme Information Document (SID) provides investors with much of the information that you need to know about a scheme. You would have read disclaimers in mutual funds, telling you to…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: What are dividend yield funds?
December 5, 2016Last week, in this column, we explained how mutual funds pay dividends. We had mentioned how mutual funds don’t have to pay dividends (and can’t, for that matter) unless they…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains : How mutual funds pay dividends
November 28, 2016Many 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
November 21, 2016Last 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
FundsIndia Explains – Why there is no fixed return in mutual funds
November 14, 2016When 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
FundsIndia Explains: Section 80 C investments
November 7, 2016Reducing 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
FundsIndia Explains – Systematic risk and Unsystematic risk
October 31, 2016In 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
October 24, 2016You’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
FundsIndia explains – Structure of mutual funds in India
October 17, 2016Over 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
