The category average return of mid-and-small-cap funds is 95 per cent.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer your queries.
Today, it holds $131 billion in assets under management.
Several MF managers are trying to tell their investors that it could be the best time to invest as India is different.
While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.
The index gained 572 points, or 2.4 per cent, this week while the Nifty added 164 points, or 2.3 per cent
'We want to make sure we stay in India and we have very high hopes from India,' says Mark Mobius.
With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.
Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Most large fund houses, such as HDFC MF, ICICI Prudential AMC, Reliance MF, Reliance MF, Birla SunLife MF and SBI MF, have the backing of large banks or financial institutions, giving them reach and understanding, they say.
Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.
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.
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'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'
In a growth market, these funds should not form more than 10-15% of your portfolio. Invest with a horizon of at least 5 years
Mark Mobius, executive chairman, Templeton Emerging Markets Group, is positive on India and believes the Indian economy is on a strong footing
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.
Modi government needs to focus more.
There are some advantages of a falling rupee.