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Frequently asked questions on annual portfolio review

Vidya Bala

It’s that time of the year when you will look back at performance and have questions about your portfolio – specifically underperformance in your funds. In years like 2018 when…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: 2019 – Equity and debt outlook

Vidya Bala

2018 was a year that probably gave you glimpses of the rough side of equity and debt markets.  The bad news is that you have probably not seen the end…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Explains – What is an SIP? What is it not?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

With over Rs 7,000 crore coming in each month, the SIP has become a byword for investing. But popular as it may be, the concept of it – what is…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: The Five Lessons of 2018

Bhavana Acharya

Markets closed out 2018 in a burst of volatility, capping a year of several yo-yos. Equity and debt markets had a tumultuous 2018, which served to drive home certain basics.…Continue Reading

Our top ten blogposts of 2018

Mutual Fund Research Desk

At this time last year, stock markets were on a tear. Everything seemed happy, and the new year seemed to carry that right on. But that euphoria was short-lived as…Continue Reading

2018 – When Select Funds stayed ahead of the pack

Mutual Fund Research Desk

2018 was a tough year. For equity markets, for debt markets and for currency. It was a tougher year for mutual funds what with the swings to their portfolio as…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: 2018 – taking stock of markets and economy

Vidya Bala

‘So much has happened but nothing has changed’. This will describe the performance of the equity and debt market in 2018. 2018 was a year of much activity in companies…Continue Reading

Rewinding 2018: Sectors mutual funds bought into

Ashwini Arulrajhan

The past year has seen the market take unexpected turns. Global events have kept it on its toes while domestic factors struggled to find stability. Different sectors have shown divergent…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Strategies: Challenge fund managers with this election portfolio

Mutual Fund Research Desk

If there is one thing that is hogging news headlines these days, it is elections. With several state elections coming up and the general elections next year, there is enough…Continue Reading

Catch super-large companies young with ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 Index

FundsIndia Reviews: ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 Index fund

Vidya Bala

SEBI defines the top 100 stocks as the large-cap universe for mutual funds to invest in. You know about the top 50 – nested in the bellwether index Nifty 50.…Continue Reading