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We asked 7 wealth and fund managers from leading brokerages for where investors should invest Rs 1 lakh right now. (AI image) Wealth creation can seem intimidating for many – where should you put your money for steady returns over short-term, medium and long term? In today’s world of heightened uncertainty, the question becomes even…
Bond funds slide (AI image) The RBI’s latest policy decision to keep the repo rate unchanged has delivered an unpleasant surprise to the bond market. Traders and investors were positioned for an easing signal, but the central bank chose to stay put. Government bond yields shot up after the RBI decision was announced, with the…
Today emerges as a tapestry of promising transformations, where wishes hover on the brink of reality and the esteem of peers flourishes. Love effortlessly intertwines with genuine connections, leading to heartwarming exchanges and heartfelt dialogue. On the professional front, success rewards diligent efforts and transparent interactions, while academic pursuits thrive with dedicated focus. Things finally…
The most visible aspect of a fund is its past returns. That’s also the most dangerous thing to obsess over. (AI image) What really makes a mutual fund ‘Good’? It’s not last year’s return, the TV ad or the number of stars on the brochure.Let me guess what happens when you start looking at mutual…
MUMBAI: Gross monthly inflows through systematic investment plans (SIPs) in mutual funds reached a new record high at Rs 31,002 crore in Dec, highlighting the growing importance of discipline in investing among retail investors in India.The month-on-month change in SIP flows was a substantial 5% jump in Dec, from Rs 29,529 crore in Nov, Amfi…
An FD gives you a fixed interest rate, a promise from the bank that you’ll get your money plus that interest back at maturity. (AI image) Over the long run, mutual funds usually outpace FDs—but only if you use each for the right goal, time frame and temperament.You talk about mutual funds and there’s always…
In reality, risk is simply: how much your fund can fall, how often, for how long, and what you will do when that happens. (AI image) Most investors don’t ask me, “What is the right level of risk for me?”They ask, “Which fund will give the highest return?”Ideally: high return, low risk, and no losses…
Every solid portfolio begins with one core equity fund that can quietly do the heavy lifting for years. (AI image) You don’t need 15 funds; 4–6 well-chosen ones are enough for most investors.The most common portfolio problem I see these days is not “too little choice”. It’s a fridge stuffed with leftovers.Open a typical investor’s…
The problem is not which fund to choose. It’s how much they can realistically save. (AI image) “How do I decide how much to save and invest when my income is just about enough?”This is one of those questions that sounds technical, but is actually very emotional.On paper, it’s simple: income comes in, expenses go…
Most investors pick the fund first and worry about risk later. (AI image) Forget star ratings and tips — use a simple checklist to pick funds you can hold for a decade.Whenever someone meets me for the first time and finds out what I do, the question is almost guaranteed: “Ek baat bataiye — abhi…
