Over the last few years, mutual funds have become a popular investment tool. Lately, there has been a focus on index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Although index funds and exchange traded funds look very similar, they differ in...

What is Asset Allocation Fund? Asset Allocation funds are balanced funds that invest in a mix of asset classes. These asset classes can be equity, debt, equity derivatives, real estate, commodities, etc. The fund portfolio is spread across more than...

Financial statements contain crucial financial information of the company. Interpreting this information through different methodologies is very useful for the fundamental analysis of a company. One such methodology is a profitability ratio that provides an understanding of company financial performance...

Mutual funds have become an ideal form of investment where investors need not worry about selecting stocks or assets to maximise wealth. Investors have to simply select a mutual fund scheme and invest in it. However, there are certain costs...

What is a Private Equity Fund? A private equity fund is a shared or collective investment scheme that invests across equity and debt instruments. Investors of PE funds directly invest in private companies. It is an alternative investment option for...

Debt mutual funds are investment schemes which invest in debt securities that generate a fixed income. They have a predetermined date and pay fixed interest over the tenure of their existence. Hence the returns from debt funds are more predictable...

What is an Emerging Market Fund? An emerging market means a country which is rapidly growing in size and scale and is expected to become a developed country soon. The top index provider of the world MSCI has classified 25...

Mutual fund investments have become quite popular in India. As an investor, while investing in mutual funds, it is essential to understand their portfolios and how they are managed. Portfolio management means how the fund manager buys and sells underlying assets...