A credit risk fund is a debt fund that invests in corporate bonds and commercial papers. The money you invest in a credit risk fund goes to the mutual fund company which further lends it to corporates. What makes credit risk funds distinct is that a...
Read MoreThree Best ELSS or Tax-saving Mutual Funds to Invest in 2020
ELSS (Equity-linked Savings Scheme) or tax saving mutual funds as they are famously called are a great option to fulfill the dual purpose of generating a high return and saving tax. Investments in these funds up to INR 1.50 lakh annually qualify for...
Read MoreEight Important Points to Know about Mutual Fund NAVs
Mutual fund NAV is like the daily share price of a stock or the rate at which you buy or sell a mutual fund. This similarity is only for understanding, theoretically, a mutual fund NAV is not affected by the demand or number of people who buy the...
Read MoreWhat is Asset Allocation in Mutual Funds?
Asset allocation is dividing the money you wish to invest based on certain criteria. It is a very important concept and keeps one in good stead especially in troubled times. Usually, we tend to invest too much or too little in one mutual fund. There...
Read MoreWhich are the Best Small Cap Funds to Invest in 2020?
Small-cap funds, as the name suggests, invest in companies that are smaller in size. The definition of a small-cap as per SEBI is all stocks from the 251st stock listed on the stock exchange based on market capitalization. There are roughly 7800...
Read MoreHow Should Mutual Fund Comparison be Done?
The biggest dilemma for most people wanting to invest in mutual funds is how should one compare different mutual fund schemes and where. This is a very important step towards choosing the right mutual fund schemes and adding them to your portfolio....
Read MoreBest International Funds to Invest in
International funds are mutual fund schemes that are managed by Indian mutual fund companies and enable an Indian citizen to invest in the same. There are country-specific actively & passively managed international funds that are available in...
Read MoreAre Gilt Funds a GOOD Investment Option?
Gilt Funds or government securities funds are those funds that invest in bonds issued by the government of India. The government is the largest borrower in the Indian debt markets, it borrows money by issuing securities of various periods. This is...
Read MoreShould I Start a Tax-saving SIP?
SIPs or Systematic Investment Plans have been a popular medium of investing in mutual funds for many years. Most of us must invest some money every year to save taxes under Section 80Cof the Income Tax Act. Among the options available, ELSS (Equity...
Read MoreAre Mutual Funds Safe?
Mutual funds have been a growing medium of investment for many Indians in the last decade or so, today there are more than 2 crore mutual fund investors and 8 crore + mutual fund folios. However, the past 3 years have been a roller coaster with...
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