Debt Funds To The Rescue
During times of inflation and high interest rates, short-term debt funds provide a temporary shelter for your funds
Jul 5, 2008
MFs Flout Guidelines
Funds not following factsheet format
May 22, 2008
US-64 Draws To A Close; What Next?
As US-64 Bonds is set to mature. Here are some attractive alternate investing options that come close to the scheme
Apr 26, 2008
Truly 'No-Load'
Dividend reinvestment, bonus units go load-free
Apr 2, 2008
The Lure Of ELSS Dividends
High rate of dividends offered by ELSS funds look very attractive to the investor. And why not? On the face of it, the investor starts getting money even before the 3-year lock-in period lapses. But is this money really worth it, or just an eyewash? We tell the real story behind dividends and whether you should take the dividend bait
Mar 19, 2008
UTI Winds Up Another Scheme
UTI MF forecloses its assured-return, Senior Citizens' Unit Plan, leaving its investors in the lurch. What are your options?
Mar 11, 2008
PAN and KYC for all
If you want to invest in mutual funds, make sure you are KYC compliant and have your PAN handy
Jan 22, 2008
No-load Funds Are Here
You win. Sebi finally announces no-load options for direct investments in mutual funds, from 4 January
Jan 22, 2008
Get the most out of your mutual fund
Deft use of facilities offered by fund houses can further increase the efficiency of a smartly-chosen scheme. To squeeze out the best from your investment, learn to use the right tools
Jan 22, 2008
Did you get the fund you bought?
Check the asset allocation of your diversified equity fund to see that you really have a lower-risk scheme
Dec 19, 2007
No-Load option soon
Sebi proposal for those investing in MFs directly
Oct 6, 2007
Funding through choppy seas
Even as volatility grips the equity market, two types of mutual funds and investing strategies can reduce the hurt
Sep 1, 2007
The fastest way to know your mutual fund scheme
Shorter than an offer document, a mutual fund's key information memorandum (KIM) gives you precious details and is the fastest route to understanding the scheme you would invest in
Jun 1, 2007
Pin The Min
After PAN and UIN, comes yet another number that you need to quote for your mutual fund investments
Jan 17, 2007