SIPs or systematic investment plans are a disciplined way of investing every month or quarter to create wealth over a long period. At this juncture, a lot of people are contemplating stopping their SIPs since returns on SIPs, which started in the...
Read MoreNAVIGATING ROUGH WATERS – FINANCIAL CRISIS-IMPACT, IMPLICATION & RECOMMENDATION
BLOOD ON DALAL STREET!! SENSEX HAS ITS WORST FALL IN THE HISTORY!! FINANCIAL MARKETS COLLAPSE!! FEAR GRIPS STOCK MARKETS!! These have been the headlines for the last couple of weeks echoing what’s happening in the stock markets There is fear,...
Read MoreDoes the share market affect mutual funds?
Share market does affect mutual funds positively and negatively, let’s understand the impact on different kind of mutual fund categories. Equity Mutual Funds There is a direct impact on equity mutual funds since these funds invest in stocks...
Read MoreMarkets are Crashing Post Corona Virus Outbreak – Is it the right time to Invest in Mutual Funds?
Among the various investment avenues such as fixed deposit, PPF, bonds, stocks, mutual funds have been a popular choice for many in the past few years. The mutual fund assets or AUM (assets under management) in India has soared to 27.22 lakh crores...
Read MoreShould Mutual Fund Investors Fear Stock Market Volatility?
Market volatility is a part of investing in stock markets. When one buys direct stocks or equity mutual funds, they should be ready to face market volatility since it is never a linear move-upwards or downwards. There is a saying “ One should...
Read MoreProvident Fund & Fixed Deposit Rates are Going Down – What Should You Do to Counter the Fall in Your Earnings?
The contemporary times do not augur well for depositors wanting to earn on the money they keep in savings account & other deposit accounts. Banks are increasingly reducing the rates of saving accounts, fixed deposits, recurring deposits and...
Read MoreHow to Prepay Your Home Loan Using Mutual Fund SIP?
Buying a home is like a dream come true for many Indians. And many have fulfilled their dream using loans from banks and other financial institutions. However, the dream must not become a burden for you! Life doesn't get any easy as you grow older....
Read MoreShall You Invest in Infrastructure Funds as Govt Allows 100% Tax Exemption to Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments?
The Union Budget 2020 may not have met the expectations of all, but it has certainly lit up the sentiments of infrastructure, which is going through tough times of late, in India. Yes, the government has allowed 100% tax exemption to sovereign...
Read MoreUnion Budget 2020 – How Will the Changes in Dividend Distribution Tax Impact Mutual Fund Investors?
In the Union Budget 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to do away with Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) completely. Instead, the government has shifted the burden of paying on dividends from companies and fund houses to...
Read MoreWhat Does the Mutual Fund Industry Expect from Union Budget 2020?
The capital market had gone through the highs and lows in the year 2019. If the corporate tax rate cut announcement made the market jump for 5-6 consecutive trading sessions, the hike in the additional surcharge on Foreign Portfolio Investors...
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