mutual funds

As markets turn volatile, is investing in multi asset allocation funds a good strategy for retail investors? | Mint

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The secondary market has been undergoing a lot of pressure lately. Benchmark index Nifty50 has already fallen 16 percent off its peak level. On account of volatility, it is recommended to invest in safer assets which include precious metals such as gold, debt funds and fixed deposits, among others. Interestingly, retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure to equity schemes, … Read more

Your Questions Answered: What is the difference between Nifty 100 index and Nifty 100 quality 30 index? | Mint

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Q. Me and my wife have been investing in Nifty 50 tracking mutual funds for the past 8 years. We now intend to diversify by investing in Nifty100 Quality 30 index-tracking mutual funds. Can you tell us the pros and cons of investing in index mutual funds tracking the Nifty100 Quality 30 index? Additionally, please … Read more

Investment word of the day: Sharpe Ratio—a key metric to assess risk vs reward. Here’s how to calculate it | Mint

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Investment word of the day: To make informed investment choices, it is essential to analyse potential profits and losses. By considering risks, investors can determine whether an investment aligns with their financial goals. And to analyse risks, a Sharpe Ratio is a key metric. What is Sharpe Ratio? The Sharpe Ratio is a tool to … Read more

Why are retail investors reducing exposure to mutual funds? Experts weigh in | Mint

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The latest data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has been dismal with regard to equity mutual funds. In February, inflows into equity mutual funds fell to ₹29, 303 crore against ₹39,687 crore in the preceding month. The systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows also dropped to ₹25,999 crore against ₹26,400 crore … Read more

Pay off debt or invest? Here’s how to decide what’s best for your money | Mint

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As India’s household debt continues to grow, many consumers are faced with a pressing financial question: whether to pay off debt or invest their extra cash? This dilemma is particularly pertinent in today’s economic backdrop, where issues such as: interest rates, repayment terms and potential investment returns play extremely important roles. That is why it … Read more

SIFs, a new asset class, allows investors to enhance returns, diversify risks

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Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by ₹4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( ₹2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( ₹4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board of India recently … Read more

How NPS schemes have fared versus benchmark indices

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Here is a look at how equity and debt categories of NPS schemes have performed over time versus the respective benchmark indices. Past performance A three-year rolling return analysis of NPS equity schemes — with at least a 10-year track record – showed average returns of 13.5%. Net asset value (NAV) history from 28 February … Read more

While Nifty50 is down 14%, these large cap mutual funds gave positive returns in past 1 year, check list here | Mint

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Benchmark indices – Nifty50 and BSE Sensex — have witnessed a significant fall in the past few months. From its peak of 26,277 points in September, Nifty50 is currently trading 14 percent down after it pared some of its losses last week. Since Nifty50 comprises large cap companies, this fall is quite noteworthy in large … Read more

Magic of compounding: Monthly SIP of ₹10K in this mutual fund would have grown to ₹3.7 crore now. Check how | Mint

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One of the key pillars of wealth generation is compounding. This means a humble investment on a regular basis can lead to massive growth over a long period of time. Veteran wealth advisors tend to assert that it is not the timing of investment but the time period for which the investment remains locked which … Read more

Dividend yield funds: Why should you invest in them? Key advantages explained | Mint

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If you are a new investor and exploring new schemes to invest, there are multiple options to choose from. From large cap funds to value funds and ELSS to thematic funds – there are options galore. There is no denying the fact that each category has its own set of advantages and characteristics. Here, we … Read more