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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: US-focused Funds

Vidya Bala

For 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

FundsIndia Desk

It’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

Vidya Bala

A 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

Vidya Bala

In 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

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What are banking debt funds?

Vidya Bala

Religare Mutual recently launched an open-ended debt scheme Religare Bank Debt Fund. Earlier this year, Axis Mutual had released a similar scheme. A few other fund houses are also reported…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: ICICI Pru Discovery

Vidya Bala

Unravelling Value If you are looking for mid and small-cap exposure but with a focus on value, then ICICI Pru Discovery is a good choice. ICICI Pru Discovery may not be a new-fangled investment…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Religare Tax Plan: Invest

Vidya Bala

Well-placed to gain from a recovery If you are looking to avail tax deductions and are willing to hold some mid-cap stocks in your portfolio, then Religare Tax Plan will fit your…Continue Reading

Are you better off investing lump sums?

Vidya Bala

A recent article in Time magazine’s Business section quoted a report from fund house Vanguard that said investors with lump sum were better off investing in the markets all at…Continue Reading

Liquid Funds: Invest

Vidya Bala

Ideal Parking Grounds for your Surplus Do you have surplus money in hand but don’t wish to lock them in fixed deposits? Then, instead of holding huge sums in your…Continue Reading