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In this article, we list the wrong reasons for investing through SIPs and cite instances when SIPs may not deliver.
Investors often mistake SIPs as an investment avenue rather than a mode of investing in mutual funds
Investors should ideally invest via SIPs over at least 2-3 years.
While investing in a low priced micro-SIP may seem like a good idea, one must read the fine print before jumping in.
Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC, and Sun Pharma were the major gainers. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Adani Ports, JSW Steel and Tata Motors were among the laggards.
'Investors may have made money in mid and smallcaps due to market momentum, but now they need to focus on fundamentals.'
Apart from the emotional value attached to buying gold, the yellow metal offers protection against inflation, interest rate spikes, currency and geopolitical risks, says Anamika Pareek.
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When you buy a stock, especially a mid- and small-cap one, have a price target. Once you hit the target, exit the stock, advises Joydeep Ghosh.
Returns of liquid funds are meant only for the short term and don't help investors create wealth over the long term, as equity funds do.
Mid-cap and small-cap mutual fund schemes have continued to attract strong investor interest, garnering nearly Rs 30,350 crore in inflows during the April-September period of the current financial year, driven by impressive returns delivered by these segments. In comparison, the cumulative inflow into mid-cap and small-cap funds stood at Rs 32,924 crore during the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
One of the biggest advantages of index funds and ETFs is their low cost, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.
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The SIP is simply an investment mode i.e. a means to invest in mutual funds and not an investment avenue.
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One can equate SIPs to the recurring deposit.
'JD-U wants to emerge as the single largest party in Bihar after the next assembly polls by contesting more seats than the BJP.'
'Indian investors have always been debt-heavy but with growing financial awareness they are getting comfortable with equities.'
Follow these simple steps if you want to create a solid retirement corpus and retire young, says Anamika Pareek.
'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'
These commodities must be purchased in units, where a single unit may be equal to a gram (gold), 100 grams (silver) or a kilogram for the other three commodities. For trading, you must open a separate demat account with a broker registered with NSE.
Adopting overly aggressive strategies without considering risk could lead to significant losses during the next downturn.
In the last few months, the 10-year G-Sec has been gyrating sharply and has crossed the 9-per cent-yield mark four times.
MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.
'Value index funds are most appropriate for long-term investors who can withstand deeper drawdowns.'
'If you invest in a rush at the last moment, you could compromise on selecting the best tax-saving options.'
Given gains in equity prices, it is not surprising that the earnings of asset management companies (AMCs) are growing quicker. The earnings momentum looks set to continue. Good fund performances have thus led to AMC earnings upgrades although valuations are high. Recent market performance and net flow trends have led to earnings upgrades by between 3-8 per cent for FY25-27.
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Returns in Systematic Transfer Plan are consistent as money invested in debt mutual fund schemes earns interest till the time the whole amount is fully transferred to equity fund, says Vishwajeet Parashar, Sr VP and Group Head -- Marketing, Bajaj Capital
Investors with a long-term horizon and high-risk appetite seeking capital appreciation can consider investing in ELSS.
Mutual funds' equity buying remained elevated for the fifth consecutive month in December, taking the net equity purchase past Rs 1.7 trillion in 2023. The aggressive buying in December indicates that flows into equity funds are likely to have remained unaffected by the sharp run-up in the market last month. Mutual funds (MFs) bought equities worth Rs 23,000 crore last month (until December 28) compared to Rs 18,000 crore in November, shows data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
For building long-term wealth, financial planners always advise that the systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity funds is the best way.
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Even if you get a bit late in buying things you need, it is always better to avoid debt traps, advises Vishwajeet parashar
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