A change in interest rates affects the entire economy and financial sector, either directly or indirectly. Everything that we buy, sell or invest in is affected if the national rate of borrowing is changed. Naturally, Mutual funds are also influenced by the changing rates. As an investor, it is important to understand how this change …
Fixed deposits, or FDs, have been a tried and tested instrument in India to preserve and grow wealth at moderate rates. In the post-COVID era, when market volatility is high and may often be unexpected, creating a well-diversified investment portfolio with FDs can be very useful. This is because the FDs serve as a cornerstone …
Over the last few years, the equity linked savings schemes have emerged as a very attractive tax saving option for Indian investors. The beauty of this product is that apart from saving tax for you it also creates wealth in the long term. An ELSS has a 3-year in period, which is much lower compared …
Investing in equity funds is considered one of the best ways to help build a corpus in the long term. Though the investing process is quite simple, there are still a few pointers that the trader needs to pay attention to before starting the investment journey. Clarify your Investment Goals The thing to do before investing not …
As an investment tool, mutual funds are pretty famous for their flexibility. These are designed to meet diverse investment goals, risk tolerance, and objectives to cater to a wide range of investors. It is an explainer to educate investors on various aspects of investment and mutual funds, and we will discuss multi-asset funds – their …
When it comes to investing, many people seek options that offer both safety and a guaranteed return. Below are three such investment ideas that provide risk-free and assured returns, making them attractive for conservative investors. Investment Name Interest Rate (Income on Rs 10L) Taxation Lock-In Period Maximum Investment RBI Floating Rate Bond 7.70% + 0.35% …
Investment in equity markets has grown leaps and bounces over the last few years and new inverters have a peculiar fancy for smallcap shares. Unfortunately, small-cap stocks do not possess very good names because of the nature of business they are in and the risk associated with them. However, one should never forget that Todays’ …
Equity Mutual Funds are one of the most return generating securities in the MF sector. They invest in the Equity shares of multiple companies and sectors to form one well-managed Equity fund. Owing to the diversification in different funds, there are MF schemes for various purposes and risk levels. For instance, if a fund only …
Tough time never lasts, but tough people do. – Robert H. Schuller This is an unprecedented time that brings with it profound uncertainties. Decision making during such time gets tricky, especially if you are a new investor. Investors look for cues that will point them in the right direction and help them make a substantial …
Even in the most volatile markets in perhaps a decade owing to the Coronavirus pandemic, a section of market experts and investors see an investment opportunity, especially since several quality stocks have declined severely, thereby, making them highly attractive. It is undeniably a difficult phase for any investors but as some would say: it might …
