Choosing a mutual fund requires careful planning and objective analysis of data including past returns. Here we examine the past returns of a mutual fund scheme i.e., Quant ELSS Tax Saver Growth fund which has arguably given good returns in the past 25 years of its existence. Sample this: If an investor had invested ₹10,000 every … Read more
Peter Lynch’s iconic work, ‘One Up on Wall Street’, provides invaluable ideas and insights for investors aiming to navigate the challenges and complexities of the equity markets. His principles, views and investing vision, though articulated decades ago in 1989, still remain profoundly significant, for both aspirational investors and seasoned professionals. Especially in today’s dynamic equity … Read more
Amfi Data March 2025: Equity mutual funds witnessed a 14% month-on-month decline in net inflows, falling to ₹25,082.01 crore in March, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on April 11. This follows a sharper 26% decline in February, when net inflows dropped to ₹29,303.34 crore amid a significant … Read more
The stock market naturally rewards patience over impulsive reactions, transferring wealth from those who chase short-term movements to those who stay committed to a long-term strategy. This principle is especially relevant today as the BSE Sensex, which soared to about 85,800 in September 2024, has since dipped to almost 73,100. This decline reflects global trade … Read more
After a successful debut in Bengaluru, Mint Horizons, a premium masterclass series on global investing, is now headed to Mumbai, India’s financial capital. The second edition of this thoughtfully curated event will take place on April 11 at the MCA Bandra Club, BKC, starting at 7 PM. Full details can be found here. The event … Read more
There was a time when South action films showed up at single screen theatres like Aurora in Bombay and fans learnt to say, ‘En Vazhi, Thani Vazhi’. And young men in the South learnt the joy of ‘Palat…Palat’ But this horrendous sambhar flavoured misal pav ends up making you want to never buy a First … Read more
When remaking the classics, Disney has had to step gingerly around everything: Cannot say ‘white’ because, racism; cannot say ‘dwarf’ because we acknowledge the dignity of people of short stature, and not to forget the outrage over the prince kissing a sleeping princess ‘without her consent’. That said, the joy of revisiting a childhood favourite … Read more
Ask any working woman today and she will tell you that she does not enjoy being dependent on anyone. We have come a long way from maintaining our homes and hearths, to becoming self-sufficient earners with well-kept houses, and we even help our families make important money-related decisions. But still, many women stutter when it … Read more
It’s challenging to deal and plan the effective management of your own money even if you feel you are financially competent. Have a look at these seven reasonable reasons why you’ll benefit from reaching out to a financial advisor regardless of where you are today in your finances and investment career: 1. Professional knowledge and … Read more
Q. Me and my wife have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 10 years. We now intend to diversify our investment and have thought of investing in sectoral mutual funds, specifically commodity mutual funds. Can you please elaborate on the pros and cons of commodity mutual funds. C.K. Tiwari, Noida, Uttar … Read more