Investing in a Theme   Research   Desk |  Oct 12, 2011
Exit a thematic fund if you no longer believe in its prospects, but hold on if you feel the sector will do well…

New to Funds   Research   Desk |  Oct 11, 2011
Mutual fund investments depend on your financial goal, risk taking abilities & time frame that you have in mind…

Tax Saving Investments   Research   Desk |  Oct 11, 2011
Investments of up to Rs 1 lakh in tax-planning funds qualify for tax deductions under Section 80C…

Signs of Underperformance   Research   Desk |  Oct 10, 2011
A fund’s faring poorly is indicated in its falling ratings. You should exit when such signs of underperformance are evident…

Exiting a Fund   Research   Desk |  Oct 03, 2011
There is no right or wrong time to invest in funds, but there are triggers to consider when to exit…

Tax Saving Benefits   Research   Desk |  Oct 03, 2011
Investments in PPF & tax saving funds of up to Rs 1 lakh qualify for deductions under Section 80C…

Follow Tenets   Research   Desk |  Sep 30, 2011
In your hurry to build a large corpus, don’t forget to follow the basic tenets of mutual fund investing…

Investing PPF Proceeds   Research   Desk |  Sep 30, 2011
Invest the proceeds of your PPF into a debt fund & initiate an STP to a good balanced fund…

Risk Appetite   Research   Desk |  Sep 26, 2011
A multi-cap fund is riskier than a large-cap fund. Pick the one that best suits your risk tolerance…

Changing Tax Benefits   Research   Desk |  Sep 26, 2011
Investors still have six months to enjoy the tax benefits available on investments in ELSS funds…

Consider ELSS Now   Research   Desk |  Sep 26, 2011
If you haven’t invested in tax saving funds, you should consider them before the DTC comes into effect…

Importance of a Core   Research   Desk |  Sep 23, 2011
Without a core holding & with two thematic funds, your portfolio is high on risk…

Growth With Time   Research   Desk |  Sep 22, 2011
With age on your side, invest in a growth portfolio that has around 80 per cent equity exposure…

Diversify In Style   Research   Desk |  Sep 21, 2011
You won't get the required diversification if your portfolio holds three mid-cap funds

Risk-laden Flexibility   Research   Desk |  Sep 21, 2011
Without any cap or sector biases, multi-cap funds can turn out high on flexibility as well as risk