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Category: Personal Finance

Tips and suggestions on managing your finances and investments better

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ETFs aren’t the best for Indian investors

Bhavana Acharya

If you kept up with the news lately, you know that the Employee Provident Fund Organisation will invest in the equity market through Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). There is also…Continue Reading

Introducing Bhavana Acharya – our Mutual Fund Analyst

Vidya Bala

I am happy to introduce Bhavana Acharya, a meritable addition to our Mutual Fund Research Desk. Bhavana will work with me in analysing funds, and will start writing in this…Continue Reading

Is waiting to pay off all the loans before investing a good strategy?

Dev Ashish

A close friend recently shared his financial pains with me. He had two problems in particular. He was earning well, but still wasn’t able to save anything. His second problem…Continue Reading

Are Smart Solutions Portfolios for you? – A quick overview

FundsIndia Desk

How would you feel if two powerful forces came together to fulfil your dream? Smart Solutions, India’s first Robo-advisory service, does just that. It brings together the power of technology…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Strategy: Past returns and how much to rely on it

Vidya Bala

‘Past returns are not indicative of future performance’ goes the disclaimer. So, why do we rely on past performance? For most of you, past returns psychologically influence your return expectations…Continue Reading

The importance of having reasonable expectations from your investments

Dev Ashish

The markets have this uncanny habit of making investors believe in their own superior investing skills during a bull phase. I’m reminded of the quote – ‘A rising tide lifts…Continue Reading

The change of management and its impact on IDFC Premier Equity Fund

FundsIndia Desk

After Kenneth Andrade, Head of Investments and Fund Manager, of IDFC Premier Equity Fund announced his exit, investors have been in a quandary about whether or not to withdraw from…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Features: A luxury car that drives you to your goal

FundsIndia Desk

A luxury car is waiting outside your house. It is an absolute dream-like drive machine with looks to kill. As you stand outside gaping at it with child-like excitement, the…Continue Reading

Winner – ‘CNBC-TV18 – UTI National Online Advisory Service Award’ for the Second Time in a Row!

FundsIndia Desk

It is said that what we repeatedly do defines us. That’s why excellence can never be an act; it is a habit. It makes us extremely proud to tell you…Continue Reading

Why the flurry of hybrid funds in the market now?

FundsIndia Desk

With the continuing volatility in the equity market, hybrid funds, which offer capital protection with a limited equity upside, seem to be the new buzzword for Asset Management Companies. Srikanth…Continue Reading