Market watchers believe that the change in guidelines fly in the face of some of the recent initiatives taken by the government, such as easing norms for foreign portfolio investors.
In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.
A combination of fewer listings and falling 'average daily traded value' contributed to the drag in Q3.
Experts say investors should stay patient and stay invested in mutual funds.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.
Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
They own 27.5% in top 75 listed firms; investments bounce back after falling two straight quarters
In a chat on rediff.com, Feroze Azeez offered valuable tips.
Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Wondering if you did the right thing with your mutual fund investments?
"The 21,000 level is meaningless. In the past five years, earnings have grown 40 per cent. One should look at the P/E. We are very positive on the market despite elections being around the corner," says Milind Barve MD, HDFC AMC.
Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.
'Is it advisable to have more number of scrips in small quantities or a few scrips in big quantities?'
Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.
If you want his advice on your mutual fund investments, please mail your questions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line, 'Mutual Fund Query', along with your name, and Omkeshwar will offer his unbiased views.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Balanced funds may be a good option for first-time investors.
One should base the decision on one's potential liability under the new tax rules.
I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing
'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'
Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.
'To ensure you remain with the better performers, you need to consistently monitor your MF portfolios and weed out the non-performers, even if they are from a star fund manager or a fund house with a sound record.'
Today, it holds $131 billion in assets under management.
Importantly, is there hope going forward?
'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Market breadth is positive with 942 advances and 196 declines.
In a live chat on rediff.com held on Friday, July 11, well-known equity specialist Devang Mehta discussed what effect the Budget will have on the stock markets -- from how NOT to lose money in the markets to which are the safest stocks.
Market ended lower for the third straight session led by IT stocks amid downgrade by Citigroup.
Had you invested Rs 5,000 every month in SBI Magnum Multicap Fund through systematic investment plan (SIP) for the last 5 years, the value of your investment would be over Rs 5.2 lakh as on August 22, 2016
RBI's surprise rate cut has revived sentiments of India Inc.
Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.
Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.
Sandeep Shanbhag, a chartered accountant and director of Wonderland Consultants, a tax and financial advisory firm, discussed the impact of Budget proposals in a chat with Rediff.com's readers.
