Lure of assured high returns in a short period of time often attracts investors to schemes floated by unregulated entities. However, there is a serious lack of transparency in such schemes in terms of information and regulatory adherence. Market regulator… Read more
Category: Mutual Funds
Know your rights and duties as an MF investor
Every mutual fund investor enjoys certain rights under Sebi’s laws and rules and fund houses are bound to extend those rights to their investors. Some fund houses, which are investor focused, however, extend services which are more than what their… Read more
Demonetisation: Mutual funds have a lot to thank Narendra Modi for
Amid disconcerting news of a fall in loan disbursement, production cuts and job losses following the currency crunch, insurance companies and mutual fund houses emerge as the possible bright spots. Premium collection of life insurance companies has more than doubled… Read more
Why don’t debt mutual funds give fixed returns?
The answer lies in the way debt funds are managed and the nature of their instruments. Debt fund returns depend on the rise and fall of the NAV. It may come as a surprise to you that debt instruments held… Read more
Does it make sense to invest in debt mutual funds via SIP?
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is typically associated with investing in equity mutual funds. Over the years, mutual fund houses and investment advisors have been underscoring the importance of staggering investments in equity schemes to tackle the volatility in the stock… Read more
Use debt mutual funds to optimise returns from idle cash
After demonetisation, the bank accounts of nearly all Indians are bulging with cash. Given the restrictions on withdrawals, a large chunk of this money is going to stay put in bank accounts for the next few months and earn a… Read more
Avoid these mistakes to help your money grow through SIP
A systematic investment plan (SIP) allows disciplined investments (recommended in small amounts) at regular intervals (recommended monthly) to yield high returns over a long period of time. Rather than investing a lump sum amount (usually unaffordable for many) in an… Read more
What happens to your MF investments when you close your bank account
Most investors typically route their investments through a particular savings bank account. They submit the bank details to the fund house when they start investing in mutual fund schemes. The details are used to debit the investments and also to… Read more
Selling or switching mutual fund units
When investors sit down to review their portfolio or they need money for a certain goal, they may have to sell or switch their mutual fund units. However, financial planners suggest investors do a basic check, before undertaking this transaction…. Read more
How to start a Systematic Investment Plan online
Are you planning to start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in an equity mutual fund scheme, but dreading the paper (and leg) work? Well, you don’t have to deal with papers or exercise your leg. Just put your leg up,… Read more