Mutual Funds
Smart Beta Funds: Characteristics, Factors, Benefits, and Limitations
Do you ever feel stuck between the world of active and passive investing? While active funds claim to give a market–beating returns but often come with high fees and underwhelming results, passive funds, while being cost-effective, just mirror the market and provide average returns. Not anymore! In today’s blog, we will explore smart beta funds, […]
The Rise of ESG Funds: Overview, Growth, Pros, Cons, and Suitability
ESG investing has gained a lot of momentum in the past years. So, AMCs followed suit and created mutual funds targeting sustainable investing. The idea has come a long way and shows no signs of slowing down. Let’s dive into the blog to see the rise of the ESG era. Overview of Sustainable Investing Sustainable […]
Mutual Funds vs Direct Investing: Differences, Pros, Cons, and Suitability
Investing in stocks is gaining more and more popularity as people wish to take advantage of the rising indices. There are two stock investing methods: investing directly in equities and investing through an asset management business. We will now explain the differences between the two methods and help you make an informed choice. Mutual Funds […]
A Comprehensive Guide on Mutual Fund Analysis: Quantitative and Qualitative Factors Explained
Feeling lost in the maze of mutual funds, unsure how to choose the right fund for your financial goals, and worried about making the wrong investment decision. We understand that selecting the right fund can feel daunting, but not anymore! Today’s blog will equip you with the knowledge to analyse mutual funds confidently. Let us […]
NFO Alert: PGIM India Large & Mid Cap Fund
The universe is vast and so is the world of investment. If you are planning to start your investment journey, several options await you in the market. The popularity of the stock market is increasing every day and everyone wants to invest but due to a lack of proper guidance and financial awareness, a retail […]
ELSS Funds: 3 Years Lock-In Worth It?
Have you ever planted a seed and nurtured it for three years? ELSS funds are similar to those seeds. In today’s blog, we will uncover how investing in ELSS funds can help you reap the seeds of tax-optimised returns. ELSS stands for Equity Linked Saving Scheme. ELSS is an equity mutual fund investment that invests […]
Regular vs Direct Mutual Funds: Make The Right Investment Decision
As of December 2023, the Indian Mutual Fund Industry has over 50 lakh crores under management, and if your majority of the investments are in Mutual Funds, then it is high time that you should know the difference between Regular and Direct mutual funds. What are Mutual Funds Mutual funds collect money from several investors […]
Decoding Credit Risk Funds In India
Do you know there is a category of mutual funds which specifically invests in junk bonds? If you’re not familiar with the word, Junk bonds, as the name suggests, are low quality bonds which have a high risk of default. But wait, high risk means high returns? Yes! To compensate for the high default risk, […]
Asset Management Companies (AMC) in India
If you are looking forward to beginning your journey in mutual funds and are not familiar with the term AMC or Asset Management Company, you have come across the right place! What is AMC? AMC stands for Asset Management Company. AMCs are financial institutions that manage and invest funds on their client’s behalf through pooled […]
Mutual Fund Taxation – How Mutual Funds Are Taxed?
Mutual funds are pooled investments that aim to provide capital growth to investors in the long term. They are classified according to asset class, financial goals, and structure. There’s an entire universe of mutual funds. As mutual funds can be of different types, so is their taxation. Now, you must be guessing, that is okay, […]
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