In 2013, SEBI made it mandatory for Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to issue a regular plan and a direct plan for every mutual fund. While a lot of investors jumped at this opportunity, many of us have yet to do so. So, here in this issue, I will talk about direct plans of mutual funds […]
हिंदी में पढ़े Table of Contents : What are Overnight Funds? 5 Best Overnight Funds to Invest Advantages of Investing in Overnight Funds How to Invest in Overnight Funds? FAQs Overnight funds, as categorised by SEBI are open-ended schemes that invest in securities that have a maturity period of just 1 day. Being highly…
Table of Contents : What are Balanced Funds? 5 Best Balanced Funds to Invest Advantages of Investing in Balanced Funds How to Invest in Balanced Funds? FAQs With the objective of generating income in the form of returns and appreciating the capital, balanced funds invest an equal proportion of their assets in bonds and stock…
An STP or Systematic Transfer Plan moves a fixed amount of money from one mutual fund to another at regular intervals. For example, an STP can transfer Rs 10,000 each month from Axis Liquid Fund to Axis Bluechip Fund. Typically, an STP is used to transfer money between liquid or debt fund to an equity…
When it comes to investing your money, mutual funds is the most attractive option. However, since you put in your money to earn more, there are higher chances that you would be welcoming higher risk for yourself. To avoid much harm caused by fluctuations in the market, it is suggested that you analyse all the…
When it comes to investments, banks’ fixed deposits have been the most popular choice among us Indians. However, with inflation hovering around 6%-7% in the recent years, FD returns of 8%-8.5% p.a. barely overtake inflation post tax adjustment. So, have you explored other investment instruments that deliver better returns than FDs? In this article, we […]
For investors wanting to invest in real estate at an affordable cost, Real Estate Mutual Funds can be the best investment option. These funds are the type of Sectoral Mutual Funds which typically invest in securities offered by public real estate companies. As far as the allocation of assets is concerned, a considerable portion of these…
Every mutual fund scheme is launched through a New Fund Offer (NFO) which can range for a maximum of 30 days, as per the guidelines issued by market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). There are two types of mutual fund schemes on the basis of subscription period – open-ended schemes and close-ended…
Some leading equity and equity-oriented hybrid schemes you can choose in order to build your portfolio in the long term include the following*: Fund Name 5 Year Returns (%) 10 Year Returns (%) SBI Focused Equity Fund 20.88 19.00 Reliance Multicap Fund 18.17 17.58 Franklin India Focused Equity Fund 21.75 17.00 ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund…
