Investing for Growth

Facing the crunch

Many people have lost jobs or are facing pay cuts due to the pandemic. Here's what they can do before they think about stopping their SIPs

Expecting the unexpected

There will be many surprises ahead, and many of them will be negative surprises

First things first

Raj wants to buy a second home, but this may compromise on other non-negotiable goals

Why are AMCs that used to have good funds now struggling?

Ashutosh Gupta highlights why investors should not be worried about short phases of underperformance of a fund and rather look at its long-term performance

Are there any repercussions for investors when AMCs get listed?

There are no implications for a mutual fund investor if an AMC goes public

Should a retiree invest in gilt funds?

Here is a financial plan for a retiree considering investing in gilt funds owing to the low interest rates of FDs

When to sell a poorly performing fund

There are different types of poor performance, and not all justify the selling of a mutual fund

Thrills and chills

The high volatility in small-cap funds makes them suitable only for investors with a higher risk appetite and that too in a supplementary role

The devil is in the detail

Investors should pay attention to contingent liabilities in order to avoid nasty surprises

Cricket and fund ratings

What do the Value Research fund ratings have to do with cricket's Decision Review System?

How are ETFs and index funds different?

Dhirendra Kumar highlights the key differences between index funds and ETFs and the reason behind limited options in the passive-fund universe

SIPs: The antidote to market volatility

While market ups and downs intimidate investors, SIPs help you average your cost over a period of time

Should I increase investments when markets are down?

Here is Ashutosh Gupta's suggestion for those who try to time the market.