Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
What no one tells you about Monthly Dividend Plans
February 6, 2020MF Monthly Dividend Plans are sometimes sold to investors on the pitch that they will offer almost 1% ‘return’ in the form of dividend payouts every month. That is, a…Continue Reading
India Budget 2020-21 – Conservative and Incremental
February 3, 2020Given the context of an economic slowdown, expectations were high for strong growth measures to revive the economy. The budget was predominantly ‘incremental’ in nature sticking to a fiscally conservative…Continue Reading
The world is confused about who will blink first, if at all they do!!
January 9, 2020The turn of events in the last few days has come as a surprise to many market watchers. While some are still wondering about what the future holds for their…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Features: SIP Calculator
October 21, 2019Mutual Fund investments can be made in an organized, regular fashion through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). It lets you invest a particular amount of money at periodic intervals (usually monthly).…Continue Reading
How to save yourself from a financial calamity?
October 1, 2019Let’s imagine a situation. You are the breadwinner of your family. You are currently out on a much-needed, long-awaited vacation – a luxury for your family you saved up for.…Continue Reading
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
