Don't Invest & Forget   Research   Desk |  Mar 13, 2012
For a long-term period, an investor can't afford to invest in a fund & forget about it. Periodic reviewing is important…

Investing in Gold   Research   Desk |  Mar 13, 2012
Gold has turned into a speculative investment. But to invest in it, you can consider either gold ETFs or gold funds…

Building a Portfolio   Research   Desk |  Mar 12, 2012
You shouldn’t invest a big amount in fewer funds, even if they have been doing well. Here’s what you should do

Shun Thematic Funds   Research   Desk |  Mar 12, 2012
Investors should stay away from sectoral & thematic funds, and opt for diversified funds instead…

Reviewing Funds   Research   Desk |  Mar 12, 2012
It is important to review your funds on a yearly basis. Also consider tax implications before redeeming them…

Important to Diversify   Research   Desk |  Mar 09, 2012
Even when you invest in different types of fund, you don’t always get adequate diversification…

The Best Pension Vehicle   Research   Desk |  Mar 09, 2012
Read to find out why the NPS is the best pension vehicle & why gold has become a speculative investment…

Avoid Derivative Investments   Research   Desk |  Mar 09, 2012
Derivatives are highly speculative & investors who don’t understand them should stay away…

Speciality Funds are Volatile   Research   Desk |  Mar 07, 2012
New investors shouldn’t invest in sectoral or thematic funds. Understand why & what you should do instead…

Mid-cap Underperformers   Research   Desk |  Mar 07, 2012
Investors in funds that have underperformed for a long period would be better off cutting their losses…

ULIP Surrender Charges   Research   Desk |  Mar 06, 2012
Don’t redeem your ULIP investments between 3-5 years because you may face high surrender charges…

Redeem Infra Now   Research   Desk |  Mar 06, 2012
Most infrastructure funds have performed poorly, but this might be the appropriate time to redeem them…

Opt for Equity Funds   Research   Desk |  Mar 06, 2012
How can a new investor avail the benefits of equity investments? Here’s why funds are the best option for that…

Traditional Insurance Policies   Research   Desk |  Mar 05, 2012
A traditional insurance policy won't give you high returns, but it will compensate that by providing adequate cover…

Fund Manager Changes   Research   Desk |  Mar 05, 2012
It is up to the AMC to ensure that an able & responsible person manages its mutual funds…