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FundsIndia explains: Arbitrage and equity savings funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Under the equity umbrella, the standard mutual fund categories are large-cap, diversified, mid-cap and small-cap funds, and balanced funds. These funds are suited for all investors, depending on their risk…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia explains : What are liquid funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Liquid funds – another category of debt mutual fund is considered the least risky and is often quoted as a good alternative to savings account, to park your surplus. Let…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: Balanced funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Balanced funds are those funds that invest the majority of their portfolio in stocks and the rest in fixed-income instruments. A balanced fund thus straddles two asset classes – equity…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia explains: What are diversified or multi-cap funds?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Over the past few weeks we discussed about large-cap funds and mid-cap funds. There is another category of equity funds that falls between these two – they are called diversified/multi-cap…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: What are midcap funds?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

We’ve looked at what large-cap funds are, and why they are a must-have in your long-term portfolio. This week, we will take up the midcap fund category. What midcap funds…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Explains – Thematic and Sector funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Most equity mutual funds invest across sectors and industries. But some funds choose to restrict this to certain segments. They are called thematic and sector funds. Though thematic and sector…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: What are largecap funds?

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Take any fund. Other than the returns numbers, which draw your immediate attention, look at the type of fund it is. Any portfolio recommendation or review will always mention the…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Explains: International funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

You have an option to invest in international markets through the mutual fund route. Indian mutual funds offer a host of funds that invest internationally. Called international funds, these funds…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: ELSS funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Every year, around this time, there is enough talk floating around on ELSS and their tax benefits. For you to understand what ELSS funds are, what they do, and how…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: Closed-ended hybrid debt funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Last week we discussed about closed -ended debt funds and one of the most popular closed-ended debt fund category – fixed maturity plans (FMP). In this article, we’ll discuss the…Continue Reading