ULIP Investments   Research   Desk |  Apr 05, 2012
Your ULIP stays in force between 3 to 5 years even if you don’t pay the premium amount…

Refrain from Timing Markets   Research   Desk |  Apr 05, 2012
To get the best out of equity, invest in a good fund via SIPs for the long-term. But don’t time the markets…

ULIP Surrender Charges   Research   Desk |  Apr 04, 2012
Older ULIPs have high surrender charges between 3 to 5 years. Look at your policy document before redeeming…

Certificate to Sell Funds   Research   Desk |  Apr 04, 2012
The NISM certificate is not mandatory to sell mutual funds, but you benefit by receiving inputs about products…

Morgan Stanley Growth   Research   Desk |  Apr 03, 2012
Your investments in Morgan Stanley Growth fund would have risen by now. Contact the fund company…

Rethink ULIP Investments   Research   Desk |  Apr 03, 2012
ULIPs mix insurance with investment, but fail to provide the best of either one of them…

Investing for 3 Years   Research   Desk |  Apr 02, 2012
The best way to invest in equity funds is via SIPs. Find out which category would be ideal for a 3-year period…

Pink of Health   Research   Desk |  Apr 02, 2012
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has a strong brand presence in India & abroad. But does the stock make a good investment?

ELSS Investments   Research   Desk |  Mar 30, 2012
Magnum Tax Gains has turned into a disappointing fund in the past 4 years. Should you exit it now?

Expensive Older ULIPs   Research   Desk |  Mar 30, 2012
This is what you should keep in mind before you redeem investments from older ULIPs…

Budget Benefits for Senior Citizens   Research   Desk |  Mar 29, 2012
This year’s budget had some significant benefits for senior citizens. Here are a couple of them…

Fund Investment Benefits   Research   Desk |  Mar 29, 2012
Understand what a mutual fund exactly is. Here are the benefits that come with fund investments…

ELSS vs. Open-end Funds   Research   Desk |  Mar 28, 2012
Can a tax-saving fund give better returns than a regular equity fund because of the lock-in period?

High Surrender Charges   Research   Desk |  Mar 28, 2012
The surrender charges between 3 to 5 years are high in the older ULIPs. Study the policy document before redeeming…

PSU Investments   Research   Desk |  Mar 28, 2012
Since investments in PSUs are considered to be a weak theme, you can invest in diversified funds instead…