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Mutual fund reclassification directive by SEBI has brought a lot of clarity about different types of mutual funds for investors. In our view, retail investors had little awareness about different types of debt mutual funds and were often confused...

In our previous article, we had discussed the buzzing large cap and diversified equity funds. In the last 6 months large cap and diversified equity funds categories have given average returns of 26 – 30%...

Mutual Funds which stand the test of the time and deliver strong returns across different market cycles become favourites with investors. SBI Magnum Multiplier fund launched in 1993 is one such fund. In the last few years, the fund...

Midcap mutual funds are equity mutual fund schemes which invest at least 65% of their assets in midcap stocks. SEBI classifies the top 100 stocks by market capitalization as large cap stocks, the next 150 stocks as midcap and the remaining ones as small cap stocks. Large cap stocks are characterized by market...

For those you in your twenties, you are feeling this is the best time of your lives. You are absolutely right. Gone are the days of financial dependence on your parents, you have chosen a career for yourself, some...

After a few days of weakness the market has resumed its upward journey. As on February 12 end of day, Nifty has reclaimed the psychologically important 8,700 level and is now marching towards the 8,800 level...

Good housekeeping is one area that could bring immense value to the investor. The number of financial products held by an investor these days is getting unwieldy. Documentation, preservation, operational...

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched a new fund Edelweiss Small Cap Fund. The NFO opened for subscription on January 18 and will close on February 1, 2019. The last one year has been very difficult for small cap stocks with the Nifty Small...

The severe economic shock caused by COVID-19 triggered lockdown has stocks around the world in a meltdown. Though Nifty-50 has recovered 20% from the March 2020 lows, it is still down almost 25% on a year to date basis. With infections and fatalities rising in India and the roadmap to normalcy uncertain, stock specific risks can...

Equity Linked Savings Schemes are mutual fund schemes which qualify for tax savings under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961. You can claim up to Rs 1.5 lakhs deduction from your taxable income by investing in ELSS. ELSS investments have a lock-in period of 3 years. If you are investing in ELSS through Systematic Investment Plans, each SIP...