FMP Investments   Research   Desk |  Apr 25, 2012
FMPs assume very low risk & generate fairly predictable returns. But they might get out of favour now…

Debt Funds & Falling Rates   Research   Desk |  Apr 24, 2012
Falling interest rates have different implications on different types of debt funds. Find out how…

Understanding Fund Ratings   Research   Desk |  Apr 24, 2012
The fund rating is a relative measure, which shows which funds have performed better than their peers…

Be Opportune with Gold   Research   Desk |  Apr 23, 2012
Look at gold as an opportunistic bet. Also understand the difference between gold funds & gold ETFs…

Investing for Children's Education   Research   Desk |  Apr 23, 2012
You don’t need a specific children’s product to save for education. You can easily accumulate by choosing equity funds…

Powering Ahead   Research   Desk |  Apr 20, 2012
CESC, an integrated power player, is expected to propel further on the back of its huge expansion plans…

ULIP Forfeiture   Research   Desk |  Apr 20, 2012
The older ULIPs forfeit your invested money if you can't pay the first three premiums…

NAV Calculations   Research   Desk |  Apr 20, 2012
Find out how a fund’s NAV is calculated & which would be the ideal mutual fund for a new investor…

Positive Long-term Outlook   Research   Desk |  Apr 19, 2012
ONGC is highly sensitive to changes in oil prices & the rupee-dollar movement. Find out if it’s worth investing…

Invest in Diversified Funds   Research   Desk |  Apr 19, 2012
Stay away from thematic & sectoral funds. Reconcile with losses & move to diversified funds…

Look beyond HDFC Tax Saver   Research   Desk |  Apr 19, 2012
HDFC Tax Saver isn’t a disappointing fund, but has turned into a conservative fund during the last few years

Don't Over-diversify   Research   Desk |  Apr 18, 2012
Exposure to as many as 11 funds makes your portfolio too diversified. Reduce the number of holdings…

ELSS funds by Fidelity   Research   Desk |  Apr 18, 2012
Consider this before investing in tax-saving funds by Fidelity. It might be worthwhile looking elsewhere…

Equity is Accumulative   Research   Desk |  Apr 18, 2012
The growth plan of mutual fund should be generally preferred over the dividend payout plan…

Discontinue Reliance Growth   Research   Desk |  Apr 17, 2012
Reliance Growth had a good run till 2008, but has been average since then. Discontinue your SIPs in it…