Category: Mutual Fund Research
Observations, recommendations and insights, straight from our Mutual Fund Research Desk
FundsIndia recommends:L&T Tax Advantage
January 22, 2013Short-term slip up but holds potential Investors looking for large-cap oriented funds for tax-saving purpose can consider exposure to L&T Tax Advantage (earlier Fidelity Tax Advantage). This fund had a…Continue Reading
What is expense ratio?
January 21, 2013If you have been reading up on mutual funds, especially in foreign websites, you would not have missed the emphasis placed on expense ratio. What is an expense ratio and…Continue Reading
FundsIndia recommends: HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities
January 15, 2013The middle path to mid-cap exposure If you are looking for mid-cap exposure but with limited volatility, you can consider phased investments in units of HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities. With a…Continue Reading
FundsIndia recommends: Reliance MIP
January 8, 2013An aggressive debt player If you can stomach risks that are somewhat higher than holding pure debt funds then Reliance Monthly Income Plan (MIP) is a good option. With a…Continue Reading
Mutual funds – 2012 performance round up
January 2, 2013It was not a particularly easy year for the mutual fund industry. Regulatory changes at a frequency that was hard to keep pace with, fund manager churns, big ticket takeover…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Reviews: US-focused Funds
December 26, 2012For a slice of the US market Mutual funds have been coming up with new products and strategies to combat the domestic economic slowdown. One such idea cultivated in the…Continue Reading
Nifty: Outlook For 2013
December 20, 2012It’s that part of the year when it is time to discuss the outlook for the year ahead. We had last discussed the outlook for the Nifty on November 16.…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Taxshield
December 19, 2012A tax plan for the cautious investor If you have limited risk appetite and are looking for tax-saving equity options, thenFranklin India Taxshield is a good scheme to invest in the…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: IDFC SSI Medium Term Plan A
December 12, 2012In recent months, gilt funds have kindled the interest of investors looking to participate in a possible rally in the debt market, when interest rates fall. But the illiquid nature…Continue Reading