'Investing in these funds makes sense if their net yield over better-quality funds -- corporate bond funds or banking and PSU funds -- is meaningful.'
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video managed to do better than Jigra as it is more massy in its treatment and presentation.
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 dynamic bond fund acts like a gilt fund in a rate cut scenario and like a conservative short-term bond fund when rates rise.'
The best part about a Manish Malhotra party is the jaw-dropping fashion the stars bring with them.
Investors should view the increase in the LTCG tax rate in conjunction with the increase in capital gains exemption from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, which will provide some relief.
'The learning will be long term and if anything unlearn everything from this and start afresh.'
While near-term performance is difficult to predict after a huge run-up, fund managers believe the PSU theme's prospects remain sound over the medium to long term.
From Star Wars to Santa to Alia Bhatt, OTT has a variety of entertainment to offer for all ages this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
Bollywood seems to have ignored the month of September, with only two Hindi releases coming up in theatres. But cine-goers need not worry, as Hollywood and south cinema makes up for it.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.
While equity savings funds could offer higher returns over three-five years, they would also be more volatile.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.
Since MAAFs invest across multiple asset classes, they offer diversification.
Join us for an online chat with Vidya Bala, Head of Mutual fund research at FundsIndia.com, on Wednesday, August 10, between 2 pm and 3 pm.
However, it is noteworthy that foreign investors pumped in money on the day of election results as the mandate became clear
Holding cash may actually help fund managers limit downside in the current environment, but large cash component poses the risk of missing out sharp upsides in a broader market rally, reports Jash Kriplani.
Investors who cannot manage an asset-allocated portfolio or rebalance regularly, or do not have an advisor, may opt for these funds, but only after a detailed study of their strategy, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
'Investors should allocate about 5% to 10% to such funds.'
Mrs and Mrs Malhotra attended their first post-shaadi event, the News18 Showsha Reel Awards.
Staggered pull-out will help investors if the market continues to rise.
A row of buildings in Kullu district collapsed Thursday and hundreds of travellers were stranded in relief camps after landslides blocked the road to Mandi in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.
'Largely, new demat accounts are now being opened by the younger crowd, particularly GenZ.' 'This is great news since younger investors start their journey with very little capital, so they are risking less.'
If you are a retail investor, you can allocate a portion of the portfolio to the medium- to long-term debt fund category instead of gilt funds.
Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.
Experts say investors need not tinker with their debt portfolio as shifting won't be tax-efficient.
Investors with shorter horizon of three-five years can also look at balanced funds and also those looking to invest lump sum money.
With a 'yes' vote, there is a more foreseeable outcome, while a 'no' could result in greater uncertainty, for which retail investors may not have the appetite.
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While stocks are at cheap valuations, the volatility can be unnerving.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
Invest in liquid funds if you have a horizon of three months, ultra-short-term for six months, and low-duration funds for one year.
Ideally, one should opt for a 5 to to 10- year period in an MF scheme or exit when the goal is reached.
The tax filing season is here, and mutual funds have launched tax-saving products.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.
Investors can sell their entire equity and move to debt when stocks get expensive
Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets
Drop in the number of schemes is less than 3%, despite merger of 38 schemes between Sept 2017 and May this year
'Investors need to understand that these schemes may not do well in the market that is in a bull run, but quality stocks would protect the downside.'
Given its focus on the real estate sector, financial planners feel this scheme is not meant for first-time investors and any investor should only have 5 to 10 per cent exposure to this fund.
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