Evaluating Debt Funds: Understanding Types of Debt Funds and the risks involved

Debt funds are mutual funds where the underlying assets are fixed-income securities that could range from bonds, treasury bills, Government Securities and money market instruments. There are different types of Debt Funds in mutual funds: overnight funds, liquid funds, ultra-short duration funds, short-duration funds, corporate bond funds, credit risk funds, gilt funds, fixed maturity plans, … Read more

Equity fund v/s Debt Fund: How to choose to achieve financial freedom?

Equity funds are funds that predominantly invest in equities or equity-related instruments. These funds are considered riskier as compared to debt funds. Within equity funds, there are several categories and if you take a closer look at their portfolio you will see the difference between them. Debt Funds or Debt Mutual Funds significantly invest the … Read more