Health insurance is very well established in most of the developed countries, but in India it is still in nascent stage. As per the last National Sample Survey (NSS), more than 80% of India’s population is not covered under any health insurance scheme...Read More
National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a scheme launched by the Government of Indian in January 2004. The scheme aimed at creating cash flow for the senior citizens post their retirement. India like most other developing...Read More
Small and midcap stocks have the potential to give higher returns than large cap stocks in a bull market. These stocks usually get beaten down more in market corrections, but good quality mid cap stocks rebound...Read More
The infrastructure sector in India comprises of power, telecommunications, roads, railways, ports, airports, irrigation etc. Infrastructure funds are thematic equity mutual fund schemes which invest in stocks that are associated with the infrastructure sector. Infra funds usually invest in power, cement and construction, oil...Read More
Unit Linked Insurance Plan is probably the most controversial investment product in the recent history. It was marketed aggressively by the insurance companies, and there was low awareness among investors...Read More
For a greater part of this year, equity markets across the globe have been extremely volatile. In fact over the last one month, volatility has spiked to a level that has not been seen in the last few years. Long term investors...Read More
SBI Magnum Equity Fund recently completed 25 years and is one of the oldest mutual fund schemes of India outside the Unit Trust of India stable. Over the past 10 years, this large cap fund has delivered very strong outperformance. In fact in...Read More
When picking a mutual fund for your investment consistent performance should be one of the most important selection criteria. While investors should invest in mutual funds with a long time horizon to create wealth...Read More
Today let us explore how SIPs in Thematic Equity Mutual Funds have created wealth for the investors over the last 10 years. But, let us first understand what Thematic Funds are. Thematic Funds are equity mutual funds that invest in stocks based on a...Read More
Retirement or Pension plans offered by Mutual Funds do not get as much of mention compared to the other retirement planning solutions, e.g. PPF, life insurance pension plans etc. These schemes are essentially...Read More