Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
Women and Investing: A Curious Connection
September 27, 2019The days of yore are behind us, to a large extent. Women world over (with some exceptions, obviously) are not blatantly discriminated against anymore. They rub shoulders with men of…Continue Reading
SIP your way to tax-saving through ELSS Funds
September 23, 2019SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) are increasingly getting popular as the preferred mode of investment today. Investors are ready to keep aside a minimal amount every month for SIPs, rather than…Continue Reading
Rendezvous with Nilesh Shah
September 16, 2019FundsIndia had caught up with Mr.Nilesh Shah, the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd. He has over 25 years of experience in capital markets and investments, having…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: Step-up SIP
September 3, 2019“We don’t have to be smarter than the rest. We have to be more disciplined than the rest.” -Warren Buffet Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are a godsend for investors who…Continue Reading
Repo rates – How they affect the economy
August 16, 2019You might have seen a newsflash last week, along the lines of: “The Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI cut the repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40%.” What…Continue Reading
All you need to know about Shariah-compliant Mutual Funds
August 8, 2019Are you someone who is particular about your investments being in ethical sectors or companies? If your answer is yes, Shariah-compliant Mutual Funds are the ones for you. Read on. …Continue Reading
Do Mutual Fund Returns Compound?
August 1, 2019You might have heard people talking about the wonders of compounding. When talking about the benefits of long term investments, investors are often told that over a long time, the…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: Regular Vs Direct Mutual Funds – Which is the best?
July 24, 2019When it comes to investments, people generally tend to take cautious steps. They would prefer to make informed decisions while moving forward. There is a lot of confusion involved in…Continue Reading
Key Takeaways from the Union Budget 2019
July 5, 2019This being an election year, the Union Government had only declared an interim budget in February. The final union budget 2019 was presented by the new finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman,…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: Downgrade, default, and write-offs in debt funds
June 17, 2019Last week, several debt funds dropped significantly on a 1-day basis, because of write-offs due to default. Then there were write-backs in some funds. What’s going on? What happens when there…Continue Reading
