It 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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