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arbitrage funds

Should you park your money in Arbitrage Funds?

They are equity-oriented funds that capitalise on price differences that exist between the cash and derivative market for a share. As the name suggest, the fund manager resorts to arbitrage strategies to make money.

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Do you need to focus on focused funds?

Focused equity funds follow a similar investment philosophy by maintaining a tight portfolio of not more than 30 stocks. Their aim is to hit the bull’s eye with the right stocks (bought with high level of conviction) and earn a higher return.

debt funds

Why investing in good short-term debt funds can be great for your equity investments.

The answer lies in “not needing the money NOW”. Have you noticed how you tend to worry less about money when you have more than enough of it? The feeling when you receive your salary versus when you are nearing month end is quite different.

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Child’s education or retirement?

Both goals are important for you and one shouldn’t come at the cost of the other. However, if you haven’t been proactive in providing for your child’s higher education systematically then you may find yourself sacrificing out of your retirement kitty to cater to this important goal.

child care plans

Are Mutual Fund child care plans worth your while?

A handful of asset managers have specific mutual fund schemes targeted for your child’s higher education goal. What is different about these schemes and do they work when it comes to fulfilling this all-important financial objective? Here are some details to help you arrive at the answer.

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Not sure how to pick a debt fund? Track these features as a safeguard

Afraid to pick a debt fund? Track these features as a safeguardIdeally, one does not expect to lose money in any debt fund, however they too come with risks. If you want to ensure that yours is a high-quality fund with low risks, then here are three things that you should keep track of.

over diversification in mutual funds

What is diversification and over-diversification of Mutual Funds?

The most common metaphor for diversification is not having all your eggs in one basket. The portfolio theory definition of it is slightly different.

risk

Do you really need risk in your portfolio?

First let’s establish that we invest our money in the hope of a return. Risk, is the chance that instead of a positive return on your investment, you end up losing money or get a return lower than anticipated. There is no real risk-free investment.