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2020-06-03 06:44
Hi Karthik, Hope you and your family are doing well and Safe. COVID has brought lot of changes way we live once for all. Below is one such change which needs our attention and action… Read More
2020-02-03 05:16
Top SIP Funds Online  Income tax deduction under section 80CCDUnder Income Tax, TaxPayers have the benefit of claiming several deductions. Out of the deduction avenues, Section 8… Read More
Bharat Bond ETF
2019-12-09 14:46
Top SIP Funds Online  The government of India has paved the way for the launch of India's first corporate bond ETF called as Bharat Bond ETF. Edelweiss Mutual Fund will be managing it… Read More
Mirae Asset Focused Fund
2019-04-29 04:06
Top SIP Funds Online  Mirae Asset Focused Fund (MAFF) is a new fund from the stable of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. It is an open-ended diversified equity scheme which will follow a fo… Read More
How To Choose A SIP Fund
2018-12-13 11:54
Are there any best SIPs? SIPs are a medium to invest in mutual funds. Hence, there's nothing like 'best SIPs'; you need to select best or winning mutual fund schemes to invest so… Read More
2018-12-12 15:03
Over the last three to five years, an additional development in the actual mode of paying for the SIP investment has improved matters further. Earlier, SIPs meant writing a pile of cheques a… Read More
Hierarchy Of Investment Needs
2018-12-07 11:47
We know how investing is different from just saving. If we put our saved money somewhere where it will grow, then that's investing. However, there are a number of possibilities available whe… Read More
2018-12-04 03:11
The lure of buying diamonds might be in their glitter, but you can even buy diamonds in the electronic form, through the Indian Commodities Exchange (ICEX) Ltd as derivative contracts… Read More
2018-12-03 11:48
HAVE never understood my payslip till date, says Avni Rustagi, a native of Punjab. Avni, 25, moved to Bangalore four years back in the hope of turning her dream into reality. In that order… Read More
2018-12-03 03:19
Non-convertible debentures(NCDs) and fixed deposits issued by companies can turn out to be good investment alternatives given that bank fixed deposits are not offering attractive rates. With… Read More
2018-11-30 11:21
No matter what savers are hoping for, interest rates are going to stay low for years to come. It is time to study the investment alternatives.A few hiccups along the way notwithstanding… Read More
2018-11-30 03:08
An ideal retirement corpus should take care of all your expenses after you stop working. But can you calculate the amount required? It involves taking into account life expectancy, interest… Read More
2018-11-29 13:55
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) and equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) are popular investment options that both qualify for income tax deductions. A deduction reduces your overall tax l… Read More
2018-11-29 03:08
They are bit more Risky. The risk comes in two forms. One is the likelihood of a fund manager losing money in a certain stock. I think if a fund manager goes wrong, the possibility of signif… Read More
2018-11-27 16:45
Mutual Fund SWPs are better option When your clients are looking to generate regular cash flow from mutual funds, they often find it difficult to decide whether or not they should redeem th… Read More
SBI Focused Equity Fund
2018-11-27 11:50
Top SIP Funds Online SBI Focused Equity FundHow has the SBI Focused Equity Fund performed? With a 10-year return of 17.82%, the fund has outperformed both the index (12.43%) and the… Read More
2018-11-26 11:30
What are FMPs?As Fixed maturity plans or FMPs are closed-end debt mutual fund schemes, they come with a specific tenure. So investors can invest only at the time of a new fund offering (NFO… Read More
2018-11-23 03:11
Why go for term plan-MF comboThe term plan-mutual funds combination is financially the most efficient. Ulips levy a number of other charges besides the fund management charge (that a mutual… Read More
2018-11-21 11:41
When investors sit to review their mutual fund schemes, they will notice some of the schemes that they held have merged or their names have changed.1. Why have names of some mutual fund sche… Read More
2018-11-21 03:00
What Bond Yields tell us?The big difference between debt and equity market is that the former is less volatile. However, in the last one month, bond markets have been volatile in response to… Read More
2018-11-20 16:36
There are various types of bonds such as zero-coupon bonds, tax-free bonds, taxable bonds, PSU bonds, 7.75% RBI Bonds. Features vary, therefore, before investing one must know the mini… Read More
2018-11-20 03:02
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had said foreign portfolio investors could buy up to 1 percentage point more in government bonds, but in two stages, in 2018-19. The rise in the limit w… Read More
2018-11-19 11:10
HDFC Bank today launched its Digital Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with transfer agent CAMS. The bank customers can now pledge mutual fund assets online and get over… Read More
2018-11-19 03:26
Close-ended mutual funds do not have any track record and aren't open to investors post their initial offer periodEver since the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced re-ca… Read More
2018-11-16 03:21
The consistent performance of FMCG mutual fund schemes over various time-frames have revived an old debate: Should regular investors opt for them? FMCG fund category has been consisten… Read More
2018-11-15 11:57
What is an NFO?NFOs are first-time subscription offers for a new scheme. Many funds launch NFOs to complete their product basket. For example, if an AMC does not have a hybrid fund or multi… Read More
2018-11-15 03:15
Banks keep varying their FD rates and that poses a risk to your investment. A rate of 9% is not only the highest rate offered five years ago, but also one of the highest interest rate… Read More
2018-11-14 03:17
Following a hike in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and expectations of a few more increases in the current financial year, fund managers insist that investors should st… Read More
2018-11-13 11:57
Some people are better investors and financially more secure because they know how to extract more from every rupee. The consequences of right and wrong financial decisions. Investin… Read More
2018-11-12 11:42
Can you stop your SIP?Yes, that is simple. Just fill in an SIP stoppage form or write a letter and you can stop your SIPs. On the other hand, if your bank account doesn't have enough funds a… Read More
2018-11-12 07:14
A few years ago, our biggest risk was the cash in the wallet. Having being pick pocketed or protecting gold kept in the home were our main concerns. However, today we are living in a dig… Read More
2018-11-12 03:17
Debt Funds Risks Interest rate risks on longer maturity: Bond prices are affected by the interest rate cycles and policy stance of central banks. Higher the average maturity, the more… Read More
2018-11-11 10:29
If you were stumped to read that you will now be paying goods and services tax (GST) on your mutual fund exit load, you are not alone. The frequently asked questions (FAQs) issued by t… Read More
2018-11-11 02:45
Does your fund changes its stock holdings frequently? Does it sell a lot to book profits or buy more on dips? Portfolio turnover reveals these things. It is a number that is disclosed at the… Read More
2018-11-10 12:45
Children's bank accounts help parents create a corpus for their children and teach them basics of money management. Such accounts are called "minor" accounts. A minor is a person who has n… Read More
2018-11-10 10:39
In Intraday Trading, you have to open and close your positions on the very same day. It is essential that you buy and sell the shares on the same day. Intraday has to take place within the t… Read More
2018-11-10 03:07
When stock markets do well, investors want to hitch a ride through various investment products. Everybody wants to get a piece of the action. There was a time, not long ago, when United Link… Read More
2018-11-09 11:42
Compared to buying a mutual fund, investors often make worst decisions when it comes to selling themThe fact that there are so many mutual funds in India and choosing a suitable one is diffi… Read More
2018-11-09 02:57
Forgotten investments are a big issue. A massive amount of money lies in banks, insurance companies and housing finance companies. It is more common amongst the older folks where they sp… Read More
2018-11-07 10:31
Thanks to Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, you don't have to pay tax on ₹1.5 lakh of your salary—you can deduct this amount from your taxable income. But this deduction is… Read More
2018-11-07 02:58
Motilal Oswal Focused 251/3 year return: 9.54 /9.91%Top 10 holdings (%): 62Top 3 holdings: HDFC Bank, Maruti, kotak Mahindra BankTHE FUND manager aims to own compact portfolio… Read More
2018-11-06 11:58
You should have a time horizon of at least 5 to 6 years. All these categories are good. They invest in equity but have a different strategy. Most multi-cap funds will be growth-oriented. The… Read More
2018-11-06 03:05
Bond funds make a lot of sense for investors who are looking for slow but steady growth. They are tax-efficient too compared to the good old fixed deposits for individuals in higher inco… Read More
2018-11-05 10:08
An Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.Every establish… Read More
2018-10-31 03:02
Many people looking for a health insurance policy for their families wonder if they should take a family floater or individual policies for different family members. A family floate… Read More
2018-10-30 11:21
Mutual fund withdrawals are subject to tax depending on the category of the funds you own. Debt funds and equity funds are taxed differently. Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) redemption is… Read More
Step Up SIPs
2018-10-30 07:21
Those lacking financial discipline often fail to increase their SIP amount in sync with their rising income.Step-up SIP, also popularly known as top-up SIP, is an automated facility thr… Read More
2018-10-30 03:08
Canara Robeco Bluechip EquityFund Manager: Shridatta BhandwaldarAs a fund house, Canara Robeco focuses that capture compounding stories which have visibility, sustainability, and longevity o… Read More
2018-10-29 11:44
Here's a list of the seven new hybrid MF categories.Hybrid MF SchemesCategoryScheme CharacteristicsConservative Hybrid FundInvestment in equity & equity related instruments- between 10%… Read More
2018-10-29 09:32
Edelweiss Large cap1/3 year return: 15.6 /10.14%Top 10 holdings (%): 37LOOKING FOR companies with secular growth stories coupled with sharp portfolio management relative to the ben… Read More
2018-10-28 04:24
When it comes to debt investments there seems to be an acute aversion to any sort of volatility among investors. But that need not be the case. In the current market bond yields have see… Read More
2018-10-26 11:19
Ask any finance professional 'should investors diversify their investments?' The answer will be a resounding yes. Diversification is a key risk mitigation strategy. Generally, we view… Read More
2018-10-26 09:09
An equity mutual fund is a mutual fund that invests in stocks. They are a lucrative and interesting investment avenue present in the market today. Over the period of time, we have seen p… Read More
2018-10-26 03:04
You have just got a job but you are clueless as to how to manage your money. You either spend your entire disposable income or let your savings sit on the credit side of your saving acco… Read More
2018-10-25 11:36
Here's a list of all the debt fund MF categoriesDebt MF SchemesCategoryScheme CharacteristicsOvernight FundInvestment in overnight securities having maturity of 1 dayLiquid FundInvestment in… Read More
2018-10-25 06:06
PNB MetLife, a private life insurer, has gone live with an Artificial Intelligence-powered customer service app 'Khushi', which aims to provide assistance to policyholders for their in… Read More
Loan Against Mutual Fund
2018-10-24 11:22
If markets are in a bull phase, it makes sense to redeem your investmentsSay, you have investments in mutual funds (MFs), and you need money urgently. Do you redeem your investments? HDF… Read More
2018-10-24 02:59
The minimum annual deposit requirement for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts has been lowered to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000 earlier. Interest rate on Sukanya Samriddhi account is revised every… Read More
2018-10-23 09:59
A major financial planning goal that everyone has is saving for their children's education. To put their kids through a good university, parents are now taking on extra work, sacrifici… Read More
2018-10-22 11:07
To claim deduction, the loan should be taken from a bank or a qualified institution for higher education of self, spouse or children or the student for whom the individual is a legal guardia… Read More
2018-10-22 07:50
Health insurance is a necessity in today's times as the cost of treatment and medication is skyrocketing and people are also now more prone to lifestyle illnesses than before. However, there… Read More
2018-10-22 03:03
NRIs have a diverse set of needs. While some aim to get higher returns, others may want to build assets for their family. Let us look at some of the investment options that you can rec… Read More
Tax On Gold And Real Estate Investments
2018-10-21 14:32
SIPs are Best Investments as Stock Market s are move up and down. Volatile is your best friend in making Money and creating enormous Wealth, If you have patience and long term Inve… Read More
2018-10-21 02:51
DSP Top 100Fund Manager: Harrish ZaveriZaveri has been a stickler to quality. He hunts for stocks with strong cash flows, high ROE and secular growth. These factors have paid off quite well… Read More
2018-10-20 17:14
Around 20%-30% of mutual fund schemes have seen a change in investment style after the Sebi-mandated recategorisation exercise.Are you wondering why you are getting name change and category… Read More
2018-10-20 13:27
Life insurance doesn't only give you protection benefit but, offers many other advantages also. For instance, some life insurance plans can help you save tax and create wealth. However… Read More
2018-10-20 09:49
BUYBACKSIt is an event when the company purchases its shares from shareholders, usually at a premium to the market price. Companies go for buybacks to consolidate their stake in the enterpri… Read More
EPF Rules Are Changing
2018-10-20 08:13
SIPs are Best Investments as Stock Market s are move up and down. Volatile is your best friend in making Money and creating enormous Wealth, If you have patience and long term Inve… Read More
2018-10-19 17:57
Among the various options that are available to save tax, one of the most promising is equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS).ELSS are diversified equity mutual funds that invest a m… Read More
Tax-free Bonds And Debt Mutual Funds
2018-10-19 07:02
 Tax-free bonds & select debt mutual funds see big demand; banks lose `40,000 cr net in a fortnight Falling rates appear to be prompting a shift from traditional bank term de… Read More
2018-10-18 10:27
Mutual Funds have gained huge popularity in recent years as evident from the fact that between 1st April 2016 and 31st March 2018, 2.32 crore folios have been added by mutual funds. The… Read More
2018-10-18 03:08
While travelling can be relaxing, it can turn harrowing because of any unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance can cover against unexpected situations such as medical costs abroad, lo… Read More
2018-10-17 12:10
Invesco Large Cap FundFund manager: Amit GanatraThe scheme largely focuses on business leaders across sectors. This gives it a large-cap bias. Ganatra selects companies based on their compet… Read More
2018-10-17 08:30
The tax impact is much lower in case of LTCG on debt funds and equity funds. In case of debt funds, there is an indexation benefit available that reduces the taxable gain.Mutual fund tax… Read More
2018-10-17 07:19
Money management is not a one day wonder. Money-rituals is a discipline. Unfortunately, We are living in an era where we end up spending our un-earned money. By the second week of the mo… Read More
2018-10-17 03:06
NPS transaction statement: What you should check Subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS) receive a statement of transactions at the end of each financial year. Here are the det… Read More
2018-10-16 14:06
With longer life span, the significance of financial independence in old age has increased dramatically. Crossing the age of 85 is quite normal nowadays. But due to the popularity of n… Read More
2018-10-16 12:01
Best SIP Funds to Invest Online Post office fixed deposit (FD) with tenure of 5 years, will fetch an interest rate of 7.4%.Post offices across the country offer banking services which… Read More
2018-10-16 10:09
Investment is an important exercise for individuals looking to create wealth and achieve their financial goals amid rising inflation. It's also important to start investing early in life so… Read More

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