Goal-driven Investing   Research   Desk |  Aug 16, 2011
Before investing in mutual funds, one must have a financial goal & time frame in mind…

Future OF ELSS   Research   Desk |  Aug 16, 2011
ELSS funds will most likely be converted into diversified equity funds after the DTC comes into effect…

Gold Outlook   Research   Desk |  Aug 16, 2011
Despite the rise in the price of gold, the risks when investing in it as a commodity remain…

Lessening EMI Burden   Research   Desk |  Aug 12, 2011
If your portfolio returns are higher than the loan interest you plan to pay, you can redeem part of your investments…

Evaluating Performance   Research   Desk |  Aug 12, 2011
When you invest for the long-term, remember to check your fund’s performance at least once a year…

Way To Begin   Research   Desk |  Aug 12, 2011
Instead of a large-cap or large- and mid-cap fund, new investors should begin with SIPs in a balanced fund…

Taxing Short-term Gains   Research   Desk |  Aug 11, 2011
Short-term capital gains are added to the investor’s income & taxed at the applicable tax rate…

Lump Sum For Sector Funds   Research   Desk |  Aug 11, 2011
Investing in lump sum in a sector or thematic fund may make more sense than through SIPs…

Importance Of Goals   Research   Desk |  Aug 11, 2011
Having an investment goal helps in arriving at the quantum of investment one needs to make…

Exiting An ELSS   Research   Desk |  Aug 10, 2011
You can exit a tax-saving fund once your investments have completed the three-year lock-in period…

Insurance For Singles   Research   Desk |  Aug 10, 2011
If you don’t have dependants, you should consider a personal accident cover & health insurance policy…

Exit JM Basic   Research   Desk |  Aug 09, 2011
Investors should cut their losses & exit JM Basic, and invest in funds that provide consistent returns…

Benefits Under 80C   Research   Desk |  Aug 09, 2011
Tax benefits under Section 80C are available only on savings made in the list of qualifying investments…

Tata Infrastructure's Prospects   Research   Desk |  Aug 09, 2011
Though the infrastructure theme has under-performed, Tata Infrastructure has fared better than its peers…

Double Accident Policy   Research   Desk |  Aug 08, 2011
Under the double accident policy, a double payment of the sum assured is paid if the insured dies due to an accident…