A 50-50 Game
A cross between a diversified & a sectoral fund
Sep 12, 2008
The Late Optimix
Barely two years after swearing by its concept, ING merges its exclusive multi-manager division, Optimix, into itself. An inside story of what went wrong
Aug 28, 2008
What is wrong with dividend yield funds?
Dividend yield funds were meant to be win-win: providing returns both in rising and falling markets. But they have failed to deliver
Jun 1, 2007
Up for grabs?
Is the government seriously considering selling UTI Mutual Fund to one of its four sponsors?
Jan 28, 2005
Is there value here?
ING Vysya has introduced an innovative scheme as part of its Domestic Opportunities Fund. Is it worth it?
Oct 18, 2004
Newer Isn't Always Better
A flock of new fund IPOs is riding the current equity boom, but just how new--and how good--are they?
Apr 19, 2004
Win some'
With the NAV of the US-64 crossing the Rs 10 mark, thanks to the surge in the equity market, the government has a reason to be delighted.
Oct 27, 2003
Everybody wins
HDFC mutual fund completes its takeover of Zurich, but retains all of Zurich's funds objective and investment style. This makes little sense for Zurich's investors to exit
Jun 24, 2003
Payback time for UTI, courtesy Sebi
UTI has redeemed its MIP 95 units at a low NAV. But Sebi has ordered all MFs to share money recovered from NPAs with investors, so there's some good news for UTI investors.
Jul 8, 2002
Returns from UTI's MIPs take a nosedive: Should you exit?
In order to meet its obligations on fully assured MIPs, UTI is cutting back on returns on partly assured schemes.
May 31, 2002
Sebi bans long lock-in periods on children's schemes
Sebi bans the long lock-in periods that mutual funds impose on children's schemes.
Oct 15, 2001
The Damodaran plan to put UTI back on the tracks
The Damodaran plan to put UTI back on the tracks
Sep 15, 2001
The death of trust
Is there a way out for US-64 and its 4 million beleaguered investors? Some rants, some answers
Jul 16, 2001
How to pick a debt fund
We recently advised risk-averse investors to now look at debt funds. Here are nine to choose from.
Mar 30, 2001
Serial killer
Serial plans could be good substitutes for bank fixed deposits or NSCs.
Jan 20, 2001