Large-cap funds: Who should invest in them and which ones to pick? FundwireBy Research Desk 08-Apr-2021 By investing predominantly in India's largest companies, these funds provide stability to a portfolio. With a number of active and passive options in this space, investors are spoilt for choice.
Should you invest in pharma and IT funds now? FundwireBy Deepika Saxena 09-Dec-2020 Pharma and IT funds have given spectacular returns over the last few months. We assess their investment case.
How to choose international funds FundwireBy Aarati Krishnan 11-Apr-2019 When it comes to international investing, the mutual fund route is the simplest way to go. But how do you narrow down on the right fund for you?
All you need to know about Bharat 22 ETF FundwireBy Research Desk 18-Jun-2018 Here is a primer on Further Fund Offer (FFO) of Bharat 22 ETF from ICICI Prudential AMC
The rise of ESG investing FundwireBy Omkar Vasudev Bhat 19-Feb-2021 ESG funds seek to invest in companies that qualify on environmental, social and governance criteria. Will they prove to be a game changer and should you invest in them?
The rise of ETFs FundwireBy Deepika Saxena 18-Nov-2020 Exchange-traded funds have started to gain traction in India. Here's how you can pick one
What is a risk-o-meter and how has it changed? FundwireBy Research Desk 22-Mar-2021 In a bid to help investors make informed decisions, the regulator has recently modified the risk-o-meter. Here we discuss the evolution of risk-o-meter and delve into new changes
How useful is the new risk-o-meter? FundwireBy Research Desk 24-Mar-2021 For investors, ascertaining the risks associated with their fund has thus far been a mirage. Here's how SEBI's new risk-o-meter can help you assess fund-level risks
19 New Funds Slip Below Rs 10 FundwireBy Research Desk 25-May-2006 Two tough weeks and suddenly new funds have started to look ugly. Of the 21 funds launched this year, 19 have slipped below Rs 10, eroding investors' money worth over Rs 2,400 crore
Action plan for all types of investors FundwireBy Research Desk 08-Jan-2021 Are you a mutual fund investor who is worried that the market has run up? Here is what you can do.
Impact of exit loads on liquid funds FundwireBy Aakar Rastogi 12-Nov-2019 Should exit loads deter you from investing in liquid funds for a duration of less than one week? We find out through a comprehensive study
ELSS: The perfect long-term companion FundwireBy Aakar Rastogi 25-Mar-2021 Despite outflows in recent months, the AUM of tax-saving funds has continued to climb to cross Rs 1 lakh crore
Choosing between index and exchange-traded funds FundwireBy Research Desk 03-Jun-2019 Here is a comparison of index funds and ETFs with respect to three essential parameters - convenience, cost and liquidity
Taxation trembles FundwireBy Aakar Rastogi 19-Mar-2021 Are you hesitant about making changes in your portfolio just because of the long-term capital-gains tax on equity? Here's why you should reconsider your decision.
Decoding the new riskometer FundwireBy Deepika Saxena 12-Jan-2021 Adhering to SEBI's new product-labelling guidelines, AMCs have started disclosing the new riskometers for their funds. Here's what it means for you
SEBI caps funds' exposure to perpetual bonds FundwireBy Sneha Suri 12-Mar-2021 While cap on exposure to riskier bonds is in the right spirit, SEBI has also proposed changes to the valuation norms which may have unexpected side-effects.
The basics of portfolio-building FundwireBy Research Desk 30-Nov-2020 Interested in building a fund portfolio that helps you achieve your goals? Grappling with too many funds in your portfolio? Here is some help
Index funds with ELSS benefit FundwireBy News Desk 16-Jan-2001 "We believe that going forward, it will be increasingly difficult for equity funds to beat the broad based indices. Thus, we are offering a passive fund rather than an actively managed tax planner,'' says an official with the AMC.
Are liquid funds still good for your very-short-term corpus? FundwireBy Sneha Suri 03-Feb-2021 With liquid funds giving almost the same returns as a savings bank account, investors are looking for alternatives. Here is what you can do.
Top 20 funds since Modi came to power FundwireBy Neil Borate 30-May-2016 On the basis of SIP returns, the top 20 funds comprise mid- and small-cap funds, international funds and even gold funds. Here is a closer look at what has caused this outperformance
How to use the risk-o-meter for decision-making? FundwireBy Research Desk 26-Mar-2021 Investment decisions should be based on investor's risk appetite. Here' how the upgraded risk-o-meter can aid your ongoing decision-making
Diversification: How to get it right FundwireBy Omkar Vasudev Bhat 18-Dec-2020 Too many funds in your portfolio can increase the hassle of managing it, without contributing to better diversification
Yes Bank hit mutual fund investors FundwireBy Research Desk 06-Mar-2020 There are about 103 mutual fund schemes with stocks or bonds of Yes Bank in their portfolio. Read this to know what you should do as an investor
Franklin Templeton winding up six of its debt funds FundwireBy Research Desk 23-Apr-2020 Hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the fund house decided to close six schemes citing dislocation in the Indian credit sector
Investing in international markets is good for your wealth FundwireBy Aakar Rastogi 21-Oct-2020 Smart mutual fund investors are no longer ignoring international funds. Here is how to get started
Everything you need to know about flexible STP FundwireBy Kumar Shankar Roy 16-Jan-2017 Flex STPs allow you to park money in one set of funds - say debt or liquid funds, and transfer it into equity funds, based on preset market triggers
The DIY route to international investing FundwireBy Aarati Krishnan 12-Apr-2019 If an international mutual fund is not for you, and you would rather invest in stocks overseas on you own, here is what you need to know
DSP and SBI Small Cap Funds remove investment restrictions Fundwire 31-Mar-2020 After a hiatus, the two funds have decided to start accepting lumpsum investments as the markets have corrected substantially
Value your funds FundwireBy Kumar Shankar Roy 29-Jan-2018 Value funds have out-performed benchmark indices over the long-term as well as short-term
Debt funds you will ever need FundwireBy Aarati Krishnan 24-Jul-2019 These four debt-oriented categories are all that you will ever need