With the shift towards passive funds, many mutual fund houses are launching several passive mutual funds. They require no management costs or frequent portfolio churns and are often less expensive than active investments. As a result, long-term investors can use...

What are Bonds? Bonds are fixed-income instruments that generate stable returns for investors. Furthermore, a bond issuer issues bonds for a predetermined duration and promises to pay regular interest. What are Debt Mutual Funds? Debt mutual funds invest across various...

What is an Information Ratio? The information ratio compares investments or mutual fund portfolio’s risk-adjusted returns to its benchmark. The goal of this ratio is to indicate excess returns relative to the benchmark, as well as the consistency in generating...

What is Expected Value? Expected Value (EV) is a forecasted value of an investment. It is calculated by multiplying the possible outcomes by the probability of their occurrence and then adding all those values. EV is the long-run average of...

What are Active Mutual Funds? Active mutual funds are a type of mutual funds where the fund manager plays an active role in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the investments. Active funds employ a variety of strategies in...

We all want to make the best out of our investments. When it comes to buying something, we all want it at the best (lowest) price possible - be it while booking a flight or vacation or buying mutual funds...

What is SBI Mitra SIP? SBI Mitra SIP is a new investment option that offers a combination of wealth creation and helps reap the investment benefits systematically. Simply put, it is a combination of a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and...

What Are Leveraged Funds? Leveraged ETFs are mutual funds that employ financial leverage strategies to maximise investment returns. For example, short selling, options trading, margin trading, etc. Leveraged ETFs aim to deliver higher returns than the benchmark or index they...