Insights

Category: Mutual Fund Research

Observations, recommendations and insights, straight from our Mutual Fund Research Desk

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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

Are equity income funds for you?

FundsIndia Desk

Booming equity markets and a falling interest rate regime have encouraged fund houses to launch a new category of hybrid funds – equity income funds. These funds aim to make…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India High Growth Companies Fund

Sathyamoorthy N

If you are looking for exposure to high growth companies across the large and mid-cap segments in select sectors that could sail fast in an upturn, then you can consider…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

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The real risk to your investments…

Vidya Bala

…is your own investment behaviour. That’s how I choose to interpret what Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation says, of risk and volatility, in their much looked-forward to annual…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Reliance MIP

Sathyamoorthy N

If you’re a first-time investor in mutual funds, or if you who want a bit of equities in your portfolio, then Reliance Monthly Income Plan (MIP) is a good option.…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Religare Invesco Mid N Small Cap Fund

Sathyamoorthy N

Are you looking to add some mid-cap flavour to your portfolio? If you already hold a basket of well-diversified funds, then Religare Invesco Mid N Small Cap Fund can be…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin Build India

Sathyamoorthy N

If you believe that the next several quarters will pave the way for a sustained recovery in our economy, then this could be a good time to take exposure to…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

Excuses for not investing – this time of the year (and why they are invalid)

Vidya Bala

For many of you, the financial year seemingly holds lot of significance when it comes to investing. After all, a change in financial year matters in many ways – it…Continue Reading