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Four international funds are open again. Here is the list

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:43:04 +0530

Four international funds now take lump sums and new SIPs, but none is US-focused. Why they keep shutting and why international ETFs still trade well above NAV.

The rule that set premiums free

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

A SEBI rule change let the Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q50 ETF's premium to NAV jump past 80 per cent. Here's why, and how to check if you're overpaying.

The tax rate is the same. The compounding isn't

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Debt funds and FDs face the same tax rate, but FDs are taxed yearly while debt funds are taxed once, at sale. That timing gap can add up to lakhs over 20 years.

Same 100 stocks. One fund made 53 per cent, four made 30

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:58 +0530

Five Indian funds track the same Nasdaq 100, yet one shows a 53 per cent return. The gap is an ETF premium, not performance, and it has already started to unwind.

Up 41 per cent in a week. The fund inside it fell 3 per cent

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:01:07 +0530

Five listed international ETFs trade far above the value of the shares they hold. Here is what caused the gap, why fund of funds carry it too and what to check.

Rs 96 of every Rs 213 you pay for this ETF buys nothing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:28:31 +0530

The Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q50 ETF is up 50 per cent in three sessions while its NAV has not moved. Why a SEBI rule change let the premium widen this far.

One global fund reopens to new SIPs

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:57:32 +0530

Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua is the only international fund open to new investors. See which of the 60 overseas funds still take old SIPs and where ETF premiums stand.

Your index fund may stop borrowing money it never needed

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:19:37 +0530

SEBI wants mutual fund schemes to net same-day buy and sell obligations. It will not change your NAV, but index funds may borrow less and hold less idle cash.

SEBI is fixing the auction. It should fix the right part

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:16:48 +0530

SEBI is reviewing how derivatives settle after the closing auction. Its transparency caught an alleged manipulator in six days. The cancellation window is the gap.

5 equity funds just earned a perfect five-star rating

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:16:09 +0530

Five equity funds have earned a perfect five-star Value Research rating this month. See which funds made the cut and what drove their top scores.

SIPs in global funds are shut again. Here is what is left

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0530

HSBC has shut its three international funds to fresh SIPs. Here are the options left for Indian investors, from domestic funds to LRS, GIFT City and ETFs.

Three global funds reopen to new SIPs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:26:02 +0530

Fresh overseas SIPs are open again through HSBC, but access keeps changing. Here’s what investors should know before starting a new international fund SIP.

Funds with a global slice

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

International funds are harder to access, but some Indian mutual funds invest abroad. Here are diversified funds with global exposure and what to know before investing.

Parag Parikh's Thakkar promises single-digit cash

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Rajeev Thakkar explains Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund's cash position, IT bets, HDFC Bank holding and strategy as investors assess its recent performance.

2026 has already sacked last year's winners

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Silver, gold and banking funds led in 2025, but pharma and small caps now lead. See how mutual fund winners have changed and what investors should do.

5 small-cap funds that grew ₹10K SIPs to ₹35L+ in 10 yrs

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:59:17 +0530

A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in these five small-cap funds grew to over Rs 35 lakh in 10 years. Check out their SIP returns, ratings, AUM and top holdings.

A global fund reopens even as others keep shutting

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:47 +0530

Some global mutual funds have reopened SIPs while others remain frozen. See which funds are open, why limits matter and how global ETFs compare..

Parag Parikh's Thakkar promises single-digit cash

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:43:42 +0530

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund manager and fund house CIO Rajeev Thakkar explains the fund’s current cash position, recent underperformance and investment strategy.

15%+ returns in 10 years: 9 flexi-cap funds that did it

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530

These nine flexi-cap funds delivered over 15 per cent SIP returns in 10 years. Compare their performance, portfolios, ratings and find out if they're right for you.

PGIM and Edelweiss pause existing SIPs in global funds

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:47:36 +0530

Global mutual fund SIPs are shutting across fund houses. See what it means for your investments, ETF premiums and alternative ways to invest abroad.