Good Funds to Invest

Q. I have Rs. 2.6 Lacs currently. I am confused as to which funds should I invest in, so that I get a good return. Please Help. AK Bidar A. Choose from any top performing five or four star rated fund like Birla Frontline Equity, Reliance Vision, HDFC Equity, or Franklin India Prima Plus. Q. Will the market go up or down in the short term? A. It is difficult to predict future market movements. For investing, consider a systematic investment plan and avoid lump sum investments. Q. I had invested in Sundaram BNP Paribas Rural India Fund. Please advise its future? A. It is a relatively new fund which has done well till now. Remain invested and evaluate its performance over time. Q. How is Sundaram Capex (G) fund? Is it same as infrastructural funds? Sharma S. Amritsar A. Sundaram Capex fund has a portfolio that looks identical to an infrastructure fund. It's not a very old fund, but has done exceptio

This article was originally published on December 10, 2007.