List of Mutual Funds Articles

A sinking fund is a fund created specifically to save or set aside money to pay off a debt or a bond. A company may face an immense outlay when the time comes to pay off debts and bonds issued in the past.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are the two principal stock exchanges in India that are currently active. Both exchanges are entirely electronic, with a combined total of over 7,000 firms. Millions of trades take place on both of these exchanges every trading day. Because these are electronic exchanges, you'll need a demat account to participate in the trading process.

One way to check the growth of mutual fund investments is by the AUM growth. A much better way to check retail participation is via folios.

Investing in mutual funds for a period of one-year needs a mix of capital safety and liquidity. You basically want to earn stable returns even if it is less than other longer-term investment plans. Obviously, when you talk of 1 year investment horizon, it cannot be an equity fund or even a hybrid fund. Even in debt funds, you cannot go for long term debt […]

Learn how Market Trends affect your mutual fund investments. Discover strategies for navigating market volatility and maximizing returns in any market condition.

Mutual Fund investments are among the most popular investment avenues in India. If you are a beginner, looking to invest your money in Mutual Funds, then understanding the fundamentals of these funds is necessary. What are Mutual Funds? A Mutual Fund is a diversified basket of stocks and bonds, which are managed by professionals of Asset Management Companies (AMCs). They are an indirect form of […]

Just like you want to monetize your assets at some point to raise money, you also need to redeem your mutual funds. You may not do it in the short term, but in the medium to long term you would still need to redeem your mutual funds. What does redemption mean? It is nothing but selling the mutual funds you have bought. In the old […]

Did you know that if you want to create wealth in the long run and plan for your future goals, you have the choice of systematic investment plans (SIPs) and public provident funds (PPF). How do you select between these 2 choices? In other words, how do you select between PPF and SIP as an investor? Start With Your Goal What do you understand by […]

The first thing your parents, friends or a financial advisor will advise you to do when you start earning is to invest a part of your income. By investing your savings, you can accumulate wealth over time, allowing you to multiply your wealth and achieve your short and long term financial goals. Investing your money ensures that your savings aren’t dormant and lose their value. […]

If you have financial goals and have a financial plan to achieve these goals, you would have surely heard of portfolio rebalancing. Most of us understand what is portfolio creation. After all, you select equity funds and debt funds according to your long term goals and then the mix will gradually grow to help you achieve your goals. But then investment plans are never static […]

If you look at the mutual fund flows in India in the last few months, there has been a sudden surge of interest in exchange traded funds or ETFs. What exactly are these ETFs and how do they add value to investors. What is this concept of etf and how is it different from mutual funds? Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a popular form of […]

You may have heard the terms “large cap,” “small cap,” and “mid cap” thrown around while talking about stocks as a novice investor. Mid-cap companies are sometimes disregarded and misunderstood, whereas large-cap stocks are well-known household brands, and tiny caps frequently garner attention for their development potential. We will explore the definition of mid cap stocks companies, their traits, and the reasons you ought to […]

Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA) manage shareholder records and facilitate share transfers. Explore their essential functions and role with India Infoline.

ELSS funds or tax saving funds are nothing but equity funds with a mandatory 3 year lock-in. Investors can invest in an ELSS fund either in a lump sum or as a SIP. Either ways, the investment in ELSS up to Rs.150,000 crore outer limit is eligible for tax exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Is it true that elss funds earn […]

Investor Protection Fund is the fund set up by the Stock Exchanges to meet the legitimate investment claims of the clients of the defaulting members that are not of speculative nature. SEBI has prescribed guidelines for utilisation of IPF at the Stock Exchanges.