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As May comes to an end, I can't help but wonder that while the headline index numbers look benign, if there is one way to describe the month that went by, it is volatile. The large correction in the mid-cap index, compounded by a number...

Last year, when I was asked what is the most significant event in 2017 in the mutual fund industry that would carry over into 2018, my answer without doubt was the implications of the SEBI scheme categorization guidelines that were...

As an investor, I like to keep myself abreast with latest developments in the market by regularly visiting stock market and mutual fund related websites. Also, my interest in what investors are thinking, takes me to discussion...

Many investors have mixed experience with long term debt mutual funds. This is primarily because, despite the nomenclature of these funds, many investors hold these funds for short tenures and aim to profits from favorable interest...

Joint family system was the traditional construct in our country. In a joint family construct, assets and expenses were shared – financial needs of family members who did not have income, were taken care of by family...

The questions above and others along a similar pattern are the ones an advisor, a finance content writer or anyone in this stream answers regularly because people, in general, have similar doubts regarding investing..

Balanced or hybrid funds is one of the fastest growing mutual fund product categories in India. As per AMFI data, in the last 3 years (period ending March 31, 2018) balanced fund AUM of the mutual fund industry grew at a...

From time to time, investors find midcap stocks and funds very attractive. 2014 to 2017 was a fabulous period for midcap mutual funds, with some mutual funds delivering 20%+ CAGR returns during this period. Investors flocked to these...

Planning is essential for achieving our dreams and aspirations. Aspirations are dynamic and keep changing over different stages of life. As students, academic excellence, for some, professional qualification and finally getting the dream job...

The retirement years are supposed to be the golden period of one’s life. These are years to enjoy the fruits of all the hard work you put throughout your student and working life. Relieved from the stress of your career and your children...