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FundsIndia Recommends: DSP BlackRock Income Opportunities

Bhavana Acharya

At a time when rates have dropped and are expected to drop further, investing in an income fund may seem incongruent. But it is a good move for many reasons.…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

FundsIndia Recommends: SBI Magnum Equity

Vidya Bala

A new addition to our ‘Select Funds’ list this quarter is SBI Magnum Equity. While SBI Bluechip, a top-notch fund from the same fund house also figures in our list,…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Views: 2017 – Outlook and strategy

Vidya Bala

If the below data has weakened your faith and interest in equity, then it could be a good thing! ‘The safest and most potentially profitable thing is to buy something…Continue Reading

FundsIndia explains: How to tell if your fund is doing well

Mutual Fund Research Desk

Looking back on 2016, your equity funds have not matched up to your expectations. Where did those 20% returns go? Should you sell your fund? Don’t do that just yet.…Continue Reading

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FundsIndia Views: The equity lessons in 2016

Bhavana Acharya

The close of 2016 seems to be echoing the start of 2016, with the stock markets on a downward slide. Sandwiched between these two declining phases was a period of…Continue Reading

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Exposure Matters and Other Investing Insights From Photography

Akash Kapur

Exposure. ISO. White balance.  Aperture. If you’ve ever owned a camera you would surely come across these terms and many more. You probably remember the time when these terms changed…Continue Reading

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2016 – a tough year for funds and Select Funds

Mutual Fund Research Desk

If 2015 was a frustrating year for equities, 2016 was yet another. Key equity indices – Nifty or the BSE 100 have remained flat over the past 2 years. On…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: ICICI Prudential Long Term Plan

Bhavana Acharya

Among dynamic bond funds, ICICI Prudential Long Term Plan ranks at the very top in the one, two, and three-year timeframes. Its one-year return of 17.3% leaves the category’s average…Continue Reading

The Three Step Guide to Owning Designer Products…

Shweta Nichani

…With your fresher’s salary “Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” — Vivienne Westwood There’s just something about fashion…Continue Reading