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Why debt funds work better than FDs

Sathyamoorthy N

If you are worrying about falling interest rates leaving you with no fixed income options, you are right – if your only fixed income option is bank Fixed Deposits (FDs).…Continue Reading

Can you invest in the Equity Savings Funds of Reliance and SBI?

FundsIndia Desk

Two new equity funds have hit the market – the Reliance Equity Savings Scheme, and the SBI Equity Savings Scheme. Srikanth Meenakshi, co-founder and COO, FundsIndia.com, explains the suitability of…Continue Reading

FundsIndia View: How many funds do you need in your portfolio?

Vidya Bala

Well, my answer is ‘it depends’. Don’t be disappointed. If you knew the factors that determine the number of funds you need to hold, you will likely have the answer…Continue Reading

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Changes to FundsIndia’s Select Funds List

Vidya Bala

For those of you who are new to our platform, FundsIndia’s ‘Select Funds’ is a list of investment worthy funds. Spread across various categories, this list helps you narrow down…Continue Reading

Now, a portfolio crafted to ride the India growth story

Sathyamoorthy N

We all know that the new Indian government has launched a whole set of reform initiatives. Thanks to these, the country’s economy is poised to grow on a fast track…Continue Reading

FundsIndia View: When a correction happens…

Vidya Bala

Yes, the equity markets fell close to 8 per cent from its peak on March 3 until last week. Did you notice it? Unlikely, for it was gradual, with a…Continue Reading

Does real estate score over equity?

Sathyamoorthy N

“I made huge money in real estate, but not in equities.” You may well be one of those who will agree with this statement. And it may be true. But…Continue Reading

Why you lose money when you invest

Vidya Bala

“I lost money in mutual funds. I do not wish to invest in them again. I am happy with what my fixed deposits give me.” This was what a neighbour…Continue Reading

The birth of a new bull market

Vidya Bala

The significance of the 2014 rally was that it heralded the birth of a new bull market in India says Pankaj Murarka, Head Equity and Fund Manager at Axis Mutual.…Continue Reading

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Five things to do to get rich from 2015

Sathyamoorthy N

The New Year is often viewed as another chance to redeem, and to renew. Your New Year resolutions may reinforce some of the simple things in life – like spending…Continue Reading