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In the first part of this series Top 8 diversified equity mutual funds to invest in 2017, we discussed how we have selected the top funds as given in the list below. We also discussed the key benefits of investing in diversified equity mutual funds...

Diversified equity mutual funds are the most preferred category of equity funds by investors. Also known as multi-cap or flexi-cap, these funds invest across companies and sectors with varied market capitalization. That simply means, a diversified equity...

The insurance plans which covers the life-risk of an individual is called life insurance. On the other hand, the insurance plan which covers any risk other than the life-risk of an individual is called general insurance...

Diversified multicap funds have the potential to deliver strong performance on a consistent basis across a long time horizon. Different segments of the market outperform each other in different market cycles. For...

Have you wondered why many mutual fund houses have multiple products with very similar investment objectives and strategies? When we ask the fund houses, why they have two or more very similar products, they try to explain the differences between...

Balanced Funds are hybrid equity oriented mutual funds. Minimum equity allocation in these funds is 65% and the rest in debt instruments. Being an equity oriented mutual fund, Balanced Funds enjoy equity taxation. Apart from the long term capital gains...

We all know Mutual fund are one of the best investment options not only for your long term wealth creation and financial planning goals but also ideal for your short term needs. But, today we will not discuss about...

If you had invested Rs 1 lac in Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96 Fund, an ELSS Fund at its inception in 1996 the value of your investment today would be nearly Rs 1 crore on an adjusted NAV basis. The performance of this fund is a glowing testimony...

Endowment insurance policies have always been very popular in India. The advent of ULIPs had an impact on the popularity of endowment policies, but they still continue to be quite popular. If you had bought...

Public Provident Fund (PPF) is still one of the best tax saving investments for risk-averse investors. PPF offers the triple benefits of tax saving, risk free returns and tax free returns. As per the provisions of the...