How Debt Funds Work
Debt funds are usually meant for investors who prefer less volatility, want a regular income and are willing to take limited risk. Here's a look at how this kind of fund functions
May 7, 2009
Fund-of-Funds
MF schemes invest in not just assets such as equity, debt and gold, but also, if theyare fund-of-funds (FoFs), in other MF schemes.
Apr 24, 2009
Why A Mutual Fund
Mutual funds (MF) offer investors a host of benefits that make them a better vehicle than directly investing in equity. We list out the most important ones here
Apr 9, 2009
Faces Of Equity
Equity funds carry the most risk among all kinds of MFs. But, with added risk comes the potential of high returns. A look at types of equity funds
Mar 13, 2009
Where To Buy MFs From?
Buying mutual funds (MFs) is getting easier, thanks to the various methods available to investors. Choose the path that suits your needs the best
Feb 25, 2009
Follow The Index
Actively managed funds depend on their fund manager's decisions. Passively managed funds like exchange-traded funds and index funds help avoid the fund manager risk
Feb 12, 2009
Sebi Norms Of 2008
Introduced in 1998, the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) mutual fund norms have been instrumental in moulding the sector into what we see today
Jan 30, 2009
Last Chance. Possibly
If you are planning to invest in debt funds, an opportunity like this could be years in coming again
Jan 15, 2009
Easier MF Transactions
As mutual funds (MFs) are popular investment vehicles, ease of transaction is important. Six steps to make your transactions a breeze.
Jan 15, 2009
Are There Safe MFs That I Can Invest In?
Banks are safe because the government gives some guarantee to that. But mutual funds (MFs) are not. My priority is safety of my investments. Are there some MFs that are safer or better? Should I put my money in those safer MFs? Or, are all MFs equally at risk and I should invest in fixed deposits? - Manoj Saraf, Travel Business Owner, Kolkata
Jan 6, 2009
Indian MF History
With 35 mutual funds (MF) and a total asset size of Rs 4,02,029 crore, the Indian MF industry has come a long way. We take a trip down the memory lane and showcase five events that shaped the Indian MF industry.
Dec 31, 2008
Myth Busters
Although mutual funds (MF) are specifically meant for the small investor to channelise his savings in equity or debt markets, there are a lot of myths surrounding the instrument. We try and bust a few of them for you
Dec 20, 2008
First Few Steps
A mutual fund (MF) is an investment product that pools money from several people and channelises them to equity and debt markets.
Dec 6, 2008
How To Track MFs?
Investing in your chosen mutual fund (MF) schemes is just half the job done. You also need to track your investments to get an idea of their real value
Nov 21, 2008
Four-In-One
A mutual fund (MF) is not just one entity; it is made up of a total of four entities'sponsor, trustees, asset management company (AMC) and registrar.
Nov 7, 2008