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Category: Mutual Fund Research

Observations, recommendations and insights, straight from our Mutual Fund Research Desk

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FundsIndia Reviews: Invesco India Contra

Bhavana Acharya

Short on time? Listen to a brief overview of this week’s recommendation. With a 1-year return of 38.9 percent, Invesco India Contra is among the top diversified or multi-cap funds. These…Continue Reading

New fund on offer: HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund

Vidya Bala

Since 2008, housing and opportunities in housing is not an investment idea that has been much talked about in our market. Given this background, the new fund offer from HDFC…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: DSP BlackRock Tax Saver

Vidya Bala

Short on time? Listen to a brief overview of this week’s recommendation. If you wish to invest for tax-saving purposes and are new to equity funds, then a less volatile, large-cap…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: Recapitalisation – Impact beyond the banking sector

Vidya Bala

While the stock market may have cheered the announcement of bank recapitalisation instantly, we think this is more a long-drawn but game-changing play – not just for the banks but,…Continue Reading

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All you wanted to know about ELSS funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

You have a choice of several investments under the Section 80 C’s capacious umbrella, in order to cut tax payments. Among these is ELSS, or equity-linked savings schemes. Here’s all…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Views: The lowdown on sector funds

Bhavana Acharya

< p style=”text-align: justify;”> Look at the top performing funds in any year. Often, the toppers are sector-specific funds. In some years, the returns these sector funds post are far…Continue Reading

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Stay Invested During Downturns for Bigger Gains

Mutual Fund Research Desk

When markets are doing well, it not only attracts new investors but also motivates exiting investors to stay invested. But stock markets do not move upward always. What happens when…Continue Reading

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What are the benefits of investing in mutual funds?

FundsIndia Desk

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the best investment avenue – bank deposits, money market securities, shares, bonds, etc. Mutual Funds, owing to their well regulated…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Invesco India Growth

Vidya Bala

Short on time? Listen to a brief overview of this week’s recommendation. Open a FREE Account Now! Funds with a clear strategy in place and a sustained ability to generate excess…Continue Reading

How balanced funds have duration risk too

Bhavana Acharya

If you thought only dynamic bond funds adjusted their portfolios to rate cycles, a look at balanced fund portfolios may throw a surprise. Traditionally, balanced funds don’t juggle their debt…Continue Reading