Gold Mutual Fund vs. Gold ETF Where to invest

Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in physical gold. Each unit of a Gold ETF represents 1 unit (or in some cases 0.5 units) of gold. While the meaning of Gold Mutual Fund is that fund of funds scheme that invests in Gold ETF. Both help investors do away with making charges associated with physical gold. Gold … Read more

How do you invest for your Child’s Future Goal?

In this ever-increasing world of rising costs and rising inflation, the cost of education is becoming expensive with every passing day from primary to secondary to higher studies. Thereby, it is essential to plan for it early by investing in investment avenues such as a mutual fund for your child. Mutual Fund schemes have potential … Read more

How do first time investors make a mutual fund comparison?

As an investor, you have many mutual fund options to choose from.  There are a number of Mutual Funds available in the markets. However, you need to take a closer look to make a mutual fund comparison. Making a mutual fund comparison in India among so many mutual funds and selecting the one which suits … Read more

How do I Start investing in Mutual Funds Online?

The Internet of things has touched every corner of our lives. In food & beverage it has given us access to a variety of options by sitting in the comfort of our homes, in telemedicine it has encouraged doctors to perform surgeries and consult patients remotely, in communication it has made our lives way easier … Read more

ESG Mutual Funds gain traction in India

Several Asset Management Companies (AMCs) have launched ESG Mutual Funds in India.  ESG Mutual Funds invest in businesses that are responsible. Ever since its launch in India, the MSCI India ESG Leaders index has not only outperformed the MSCI India Equity index1 but has also mitigated downside risk better. The ESG mutual funds’ performance was … Read more

Evolution of ESG mutual funds in India and the parameters involved in screening

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.  What is  the meaning and the full form of ESG mutual fund? Let’s take look at it piecemeal. The E of ESG mutual funds “E” stands for the Environment. This means how does a company deals with the preservation and conservation of natural resources. How can it impact … Read more

Simplifying the mutual fund selection process – Fund of Funds Mutual Fund

Typically, the process of selecting mutual funds to invest in can be cumbersome due to the variety of options and the lack knowledge / research methods. On one end, investors preferring DIY (Do-it-yourself) can do the whole process of shortlisting mutual funds to invest depending on their personal risk profile, goal and time duration. In … Read more

Simplifying Passive Investing with NIFTY ETFs

A passive fund is where the fund manager and his team do not actively manage stocks. They mandatorily invest in  the stocks that the underlying index is comprised of. They try to replicate the index and give returns according to their performance. Passive funds are different as compared to Active Funds because they have a … Read more

SIP or Lumpsum: Which Option Will Give Better Returns in Mutual Funds

Once you have chosen the best mutual fund to invest, SIP & Lumpsum are the two ways to grow your investments. An SIP is considered to be a good option for investment purposes. It is convenient, flexible and inculcates a habit of investing. In an SIP, a fixed sum of money will be deducted from your … Read more

How Financial Planning with Mutual Fund investment can help you during the Pandemic?

According to AMFI, mutual funds in India have achieved Rs. Rs. 92900 cr net inflow in April 2021. There are different types of mutual fund investment suitable for every investor risk profile. Largely there are three types of mutual funds which are Equity Mutual Fund, Debt Mutual Fund and Hybrid Funds. Equity Mutual Funds An … Read more