Most of the Latin American countries have a better current account balance, have huge export potential and their combined foreign exchange reserves are higher than that of India's.
Being a fund of funds, ING Global Real Estate does not invest directly in properties. This investment model allows it to put money in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies (ROCEs).
Popularly known as capital protection funds, mutual funds are now making these products available to retail investors as well. ICICI Prudential asset management company (AMC) launched their Nifty-linked FMP a closed-ended product and now Deutsche AMC has launched a similar product.
There are indications that interest rates may go lower, and it could be the right time to cash in on debt funds.
FMPs are basically debt-based products, which come with a pre-specified tenure.
Regular disciplined savings - the biggest plus of a systematic investment plan.
The primary consideration should only be the amount of cover it provides
Returns can be compared with monthly income plans.
Fixed Maturity Plans earn better returns than similar-tenure fixed deposits