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Equity funds are shunning software stocks

Bhavana Acharya

That the software sector is struggling is old news. Software results declared so far aren’t inspiring either. One AMC expanded the scope of its IT fund, while another plans to…Continue Reading

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Changes to FundsIndia’s Select Funds list

Mutual Fund Research Desk

FundsIndia’s Select Funds is a list of consistent-performing funds that you can invest in today. Spread across categories, this list helps narrow down investment choices from the hundreds of funds…Continue Reading

Are these mistakes coming in the way of your first million?

Shweta Nichani

Ka-ching! Ka-ching! Ka-ching! You are  now the proud owner a million rupees! Do you want a seven figure financial balance? It’s not as hard as you think. All you’ve got…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: DSP BlackRock Focus 25

Vidya Bala

DSP BlackRock Focus 25 (DSP BR Focus 25) is a large-cap equity fund with a concentrated portfolio of 25-30 stocks. With a return of 17.8 per cent annually in the…Continue Reading

am i earning enough?

Are you earning enough?

Aparna Hari

Indians are competitive, and honestly, we can’t be blamed for it. Right from the time we’re young, our parents compared us with the neighbour’s children to see if we are…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Short Term Opportunities

Vidya Bala

FD-beating returns, low chance of temporary negative returns and low risk of default in papers held – these summarise the key characteristics of HDFC Short Term Opportunities (HDFC ST Opportunities)…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Prima Plus

Bhavana Acharya

With a 1-year return of 18.7 per cent against the Nifty 500’s 23.9 per cent, Franklin India Prima Plus‘ recent performance may have cast some doubt on whether to invest or…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: Don’t go by high returns in ultra short-term funds

Bhavana Acharya

The recent spate of credit downgrades and defaults serves to highlight a growing risk in debt funds. That risk is funds’ move into lower-quality debt as a trade-off for higher…Continue Reading

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3 reasons why goal-based investing is good for you

Akash Kapur

If you’ve been reading up on mutual funds lately, chances are you’ve seen people talking about ‘goals’ and ‘goal-based investing.’ So, what is goal-based investing? Put simply, it is the…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Views: What to expect from GST – the ‘One India tax’

Vidya Bala

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be a reality in India from July 1. GST can be a gamechanger in the way India does business in the long term.…Continue Reading