HOW TO CHOOSE SIP

The client withdrawals are among the first indicators of the probe’s impact. The Securities and Exchange Board of India is reviewing alleged front-running trades by Quant Mutual Fund employees, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week, citing peopl...

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Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Vivek Jaiswal can have a surplus of almost Rs.60,000 if his salary is rejigged to include tax-free p...

Kotak Mutual Fund introduces Freedom SIP facility for investments under growth option of eligible schemes effective from June 18. Investors can register for a SIP cum SWP for specified duration.

Post-election market recovery raises concerns for mutual fund investors on choosing between lumpsum or SIP/STP investments for better returns. Bankbazaar.com CEO Adhil Shetty advises considering market conditions, risk appetite and financial goals f...

The 15*15*15 rule is a simple strategy for MF investors to become crorepatis by investing Rs 15,000 monthly for 15 years, assuming a 15% annual return. This approach highlights the power of compounding over long-term investments, enabling individual...

PV Subramanyam advises investors to focus on long-term investment strategies, considering market cues cautiously and diversifying portfolios to mitigate risks. He says that we ne need to be careful that the market can go down. The big bosses are tal...

Equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) serve a dual purpose, offering potential for wealth growth, while providing tax-saving benefit under Section 80C.

Anthony Heredia observes a shift in investment trends towards flexi, multi, and thematic funds over small and midcaps. SIP numbers surpass 20,000 crores in April. Industry focuses on easing KYC process for investors.

This is the time of the year when many people get their annual appraisal done and receive their hard earned performance bonus or incentives. This is a significant amount which everyone wants to make the best use of. If you have a home loan outstandi...

The NPS for the general public completes 15 years this week. Over the years, the NPS has undergone many changes and become more investor friendly. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made the scheme more flexible and in...

This benefits investors choosing the old tax regime as investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh are exempt under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required, recommends corrective measures. The advice given is based on the performance of the funds, the risk...

With interest rates expected to cool down, this is a good time to get into debt mutual funds. However, choosing the right debt fund is a challenge. There are more than 15 categories of debt funds, each serving a different purpose and investor need. ...

As part of choosing the right asset, one must understand that every investment decision carries an element of risk, however experienced the investor may be.

With a little discipline and the power of compounding, you can easily double or triple your savings in the long run. While simple interest is calculated on the principal amount or the money you have invested, compound interest is calculated on the p...