Category: Mutual Fund Basics
Fundamentals and key attributes of Mutual Funds as well as the industry at large
Simple rules to make your portfolio work better
July 31, 2017If you are following your money resolution for the year, keep up the tempo! We would like you to add a few more resolutions – if they are already not…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: Should you invest in mid-cap funds?
July 24, 2017With the Nifty Freefloat Midcap 100 delivering 28% in the last one year, against the Nifty 50’s relatively modest 17%, midcap funds are the first choice for many investors. What…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: When is it a good time to invest?
July 17, 2017When is it a good time to invest? But that’s a loaded question at any time, and not just in the current market mood. The answer to whether the time…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: What downside containment is, and why it is important
July 3, 2017Most of you will be worried about potential corrections at this point. This makes it a good time to discuss how your fund manages bearish markets, or, in other words,…Continue Reading
Don’t actively manage your fund portfolio based on market themes
June 19, 2017‘Markets seem to be breaking past highs. Should I move out of equity? My fund has too many NBFC stocks. Should I change my fund?’ These are some of the…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: Why all mutual funds may not suit you
June 12, 2017Some of you ask us for best mutual funds to invest in and when we ask you for details on your time frame, the purpose of your saving and so…Continue Reading
Why you lose money when you invest
June 5, 2017“I lost money in mutual funds. I do not wish to invest there again. I am happy with what my fixed deposits give me”. This was what a neighbour in…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: What are ultra short term funds?
May 29, 2017You know that liquid funds are useful to create emergency funds or for systematic transfers into equity funds or to temporarily park money you may need at any time. Another…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Explains: Debt fund jargon
May 15, 2017When you read up or look into debt mutual funds, there are often a host of terms used. Here’s explaining those bits of jargon so you can understand debt funds…Continue Reading
FundsIndia explains: Credit Opportunity Funds
May 1, 2017A couple of weeks ago, we had covered in detail the accrual strategy. To recap, an accrual strategy involves making returns through interest income on bonds held, and not through…Continue Reading
