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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: Franklin Build India

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Well-poised for a growth story If you are tired of watching the off-putting performance of infrastructure funds, then Franklin Build India may be one to provide you with some hope.…Continue Reading

Should you invest in gilt funds?

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Another repo rate cut of 25 basis points by the RBI on Friday and you begin to wonder if the rate cuts can give you a cool ride in gilt…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Birla Sun Life MIP II Savings 5

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For those testing waters in equities Have you traditionally been a debt investor but now wish to test waters in equities? Then, debt-oriented funds such as Birla Sun Life MIP…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: NFO of MOSt Focused 25

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A focused bet on quality stocks Asset manager Motilal Oswal would be graduating from passive fund management in equity mutual funds to a more active strategy, with the launch of…Continue Reading

Should you have sector funds in your portfolio?

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For those of you not new to mutual funds, the above question would have crept in your mind at least a few times in the past couple of years. Many…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Index Fund- Sensex Plus

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For index-plus returns If you are looking to buy a fund that is close to mirroring the index, then HDFC Index Fund – Sensex Plus Plan (HDFC Sensex Plus) is…Continue Reading

In defence of HDFC Top 200

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If you have built an equity portfolio over the last few years, it is likely that HDFC Top 200 is among them. Its return of 4% in the last one…Continue Reading

FundsIndia strategies: Investing in Gold

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What’s your gold strategy? If you have got used to the stellar double-digit returns that gold fetched you every year in the past five years, then brace yourself up for…Continue Reading

Make use of indexation benefit for debt funds

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With the financial year just ending, your next big task would be to calculate any tax on income other than your salary. If you are sitting down to calculate your…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Canara Robeco Balance

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A good equity starter Are you a conservative investor or a new investor looking to participate in equities, while wanting to limit its downside risks? Then Canara Robeco Balance may…Continue Reading