Interview 'It's time to increase allocations to the mid- and small-cap segment' 18-Feb-2020 We speak to Harsha Upadhyaya, CIO - Equity, Kotak Mutual Fund, about the reasons for his funds' success
The Plan Charm of early retirement 13-Feb-2020 Aditya wants to retire at 50 but given his financial position and goals, he will need to work for four-five years more
Mutual Fund Sahi Hai How to choose a fund for your short-term goals 14-Feb-2020 In the latest Investors' Hangout, Dhirendra Kumar turns his focus to investments meant for your near-term goals
Learning Aggressive hybrid funds for your core portfolio By Research Desk . 12-Feb-2020 If you are looking for a low maintenance fund for your core portfolio, aggressive hybrid funds fit the bill to perfection
Learning How to derive income in retirement By Aarati Krishnan . 11-Feb-2020 A post-retirement plan can be divided into three components: emergency fund, income-generation portfolio, meant for the first five years, and growth portfolio
First Page The problem of trust and distrust By Dhirendra Kumar . 17-Feb-2020 There's a conflict of interest at the heart of financial services which makes it necessary for you to default to distrust and suspicion of all providers
Learning Why company size matters for your portfolio By Research Desk . 14-Feb-2020 Your portfolio may tilt too much towards riskier small companies or relatively safe large companies. But balance is the key
Ask Value Research What is an ideal withdrawal strategy for a goal that is 10 years away? By Research Desk . 12-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar talks about basing your withdrawal strategy on your needs
Mutual Fund Sahi Hai Over time compounding can make you very rich By Research Desk . 17-Feb-2020 Compounding has the potential to grow your savings at a phenomenal pace, making you wealthy over time
Ask Value Research How are all funds of Axis Mutual Fund doing so well? By Research Desk . 05-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar talks about the consistent investment approach followed by Axis Mutual Fund
Learning Fat heads and thin tails By Research Desk . 18-Feb-2020 Investors need to pay more attention to the proportion of various funds in their portfolios
Learning Exit load in mutual funds By Research Desk . 14-Feb-2020 Exit loads are imposed to discourage premature withdrawals. Here's everything you need to know about them
Ask Value Research Where should I invest my retirement corpus? 17-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar suggests taking sufficient exposure to equity to build a healthy retirement nest
Ask Value Research What is your opinion about investing in banking-specific sectoral funds? 14-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar suggests investing in diversified mutual funds rather than sector-specific funds
Learning What's your investing style? 18-Feb-2020 You must have heard about the Growth and Value styles of investing in equity. But do you know how they differ in terms of risks, returns or other factors? Read on
First Page Mutual fund dividend plans are a harmful option By Dhirendra Kumar . 10-Feb-2020 Regardless of the changes in this budget, dividend plans of equity mutual funds were always a bad choice for investors
Ask Value Research Which is better - a focused or a diversified strategy? By Research Desk . 11-Feb-2020 It all depends on how much volatility you are comfortable with, says Dhirendra Kumar
First Page How to actually earn a regular income from mutual funds By Dhirendra Kumar . 27-Jan-2020 With interest rates unlikely to head upward anytime soon, retirees need to get out of the FD mindset
Learning How to choose a mutual fund? By Research Desk . 04-Nov-2019 Mutual funds are meant to simplify the tasking of investing, but choosing the right one can itself intimidate many. Here's a primer to help you
Learning Investing for growth inevitably means investing in equity By Research Desk . 19-Feb-2020 Most investors want to grow their money, but not all fully recognise how investing in stocks or equity-based investments is the only way forward
Learning Your first mutual fund is very important By Research Desk . 10-Feb-2020 The first fund you buy plays a major role in making or breaking your belief in stock investing
Mutual Fund Sahi Hai A beginner's guide to mutual funds By Research Desk . 30-Jan-2020 Here's everything a first time mutual fund investor needs to know and do
Ask Value Research Should I consider 'return of premium' insurance plans for retirement planning? By Research Desk . 18-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar talks about considering insurance as a means of buying financial protection
Learning ELSS for senior citizens 19-Feb-2020 Tax-saving mutual funds are not only for young, working people, but they also have a place on the portfolios of retirees and senior citizens
Ask Value Research Cancellation of SIP online By Research Desk . 29-Oct-2015 If you remove asset management company as a biller from your bank account, there would be no further investment in your folio
Big Questions Why SIPs score over lump sum investments By Research Desk . 28-Aug-2019 Here's how SIPs solve the two main problems that usually prevent investors from earning good returns from equity funds
Ask Value Research Which type of equity fund should a novice invest in? 10-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on the investment options for a first-time equity investor
Learning The ultimate portfolio for a retiree By Sneha Suri . 01-Jan-2020 This story illustrates how a retiree can build a portfolio to deal with the problem of falling interest rates and steer clear of poverty in old age
First things... How to buy a mutual fund By Research Desk . 21-Mar-2019 If you are planning to start investing in mutual funds, here's a complete guide
The Plan A plan for an IT professional with dependents By Research Desk . 06-Feb-2020 Despite having financial dependents and liabilities, Kabir doesn't have a life cover. He must buy one on priority
