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Principal Focused Multi-cap Fundinvests in about 30 stocks of different sizes (large cap, midcap and small cap) with high growth potential across different industry sectors. As per SEBI’s mandate for focused funds, the maximum number of stocks in the scheme’s portfolio will be limited to 30 only. This scheme was launched in 2005 and has given...

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are increasingly becoming popular among investors around the world and also here in India. ETFs invest in the basket of securities that replicates the composition of a market index like Sensex, Nifty, BSE – 100, Nifty – 100 etc. ETFs do not aim to beat market returns, their objective is to track and deliver...

If you want to invest in stocks, you should be well-versed with all the terminologies of the subject. You should know that investing in stocks means setting aside some money for investment so that you are rewarded with a huge profit in the future. It is like keeping money reserved to receive more inflow of money. You have to have a beginning, and...

Volatile markets remind investors the importance of asset allocation in their financial planning. Asset allocation reduces portfolio volatility, limits downside risks and helps investors meet their investment objectives. Hybrid mutual funds are effective and tax efficient asset allocation solutions. These funds invest in both debt and equity...

Most people think they need to have a lot of money before they can start investing. These days, with as little as Rs 500 you can get your feet wet with mutual funds. Investing in mutual funds allows you to take part in a larger pool of funds that will be managed by a professional fund manager. This presents a lot of advantages, the best...

One of the biggest hurdles in the journey of investing is getting over the widely believed myths that bear no foundation or truth. But we believe it because everyone does. To start investing, one must, most importantly refrain from giving in to false notions and myths and believe in what the facts. Here are some of the most common myths of...

The whole world is going through the worst crisis in several decades due to rapid spread of Coronavirus. Many countries including India are in lockdown and stock markets all over the world have crashed. The Sensex is down 35% this year, but there are many examples of severe market downturns in the past (see the chart below)...

If you are a young aspiring Independent Financial Advisor (IFA),then you will surely want to know how to start your IFA practice. Ask any IFA and the answer will be broadly on these lines. First of all, you need to pass the NISM exam. Then you need to get an AMFI Registration Number (ARN). The next step will be to get empanelled with various Asset...

Most of you would be aware of the Yes Bank crisis, which has been dominating news headlines along with Coronavirus for the last few days. The RBI has announced a draft restructuring plan which includes capital infusion by SBI and picking up 49% stake in Yes Bank but the proposal to fully write down the Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Bonds issued...

We have covered Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund a number of times in our fund reviews. The scheme has been a strong performer over a long investment horizon (5 years plus), but the fund underperformed in 2018 and also in the first half of 2019. We had discussed the reasons for the 2018-19 underperformance of this scheme...