Category: Research Desk
FundsIndia Views: Do actively managed funds underperform benchmarks?
October 3, 2018Over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of talk about index funds. Some are convinced that index funds are better than actively managed funds. Some say…Continue Reading
Stocks, lemons and the current market movement
October 1, 2018In 2018 thus far, equity markets stood out for one peculiarity. A few stocks kept the index up while the broader market lagged behind. Since the index constituents are weighted…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Short Term Debt
September 26, 2018An ability to deliver returns higher than fixed deposits, maintenance of portfolio in short-term low-risk papers, and low chance of temporary losses, all make HDFC Short Term Debt a good…Continue Reading
How to Choose Liquid Funds
September 19, 2018The recent events around IL&FS’ debt paper downgrades have raised concerns about how safe even short-term debt funds like liquid funds are, for retail investors. Should you fear these or…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Parag Parikh Long Term Equity
September 12, 2018Among equity funds, Parag Parikh Long Term Equity stands apart. Its difference comes from its portfolio, its strategy, and its performance. The fund is categorised as a multicap fund, and…Continue Reading
What happened with IL&FS? What’s the debt fund impact?
September 11, 2018IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services) finances and develops infrastructure across the country, on its own and through a range of group companies. The group is among the largest in…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Views: What’s driving the GDP
September 6, 2018The 8.2% real GDP growth for the June quarter left many analysts and economists surprised. Notwithstanding the low base effect, especially in the manufacturing space, experts acknowledge the numbers as…Continue Reading
First quarter earnings show broad-based growth
August 31, 2018Our analysis of the June quarter results for the NSE Nifty 500 companies suggests positive earnings growth across sectors barring banks. Excluding banks, revenue for 464 out of the 500…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: Kotak Standard Multicap
August 29, 2018At 12.8%, the 1-year returns of Kotak Standard Multicap may not look inspiring against the 17.8% of the Nifty 200 TRI, its benchmark index. Why then is it still a…Continue Reading
Are FIIs buying the same stocks as MFs?
August 27, 2018Equity markets have been volatile so far this year with Nifty 50 falling about 10% in the Jan-Mar period and recovering swiftly to make new highs. But broader markets are…Continue Reading
