Big money in small plates Southeast Asian markets (ASEAN) seem to be the new destination for investors hungry for returns; so tells the performance of these markets in the last…Continue Reading
Short-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
If 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
The 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
An 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
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