How can NRIs invest in Indian mutual fund schemes? You can invest in the best opportunities in the country while staying outside. However, you need to follow certain procedures.
Why a portfolio or a plan is better than merely selecting an equity fund to invest in? If you want to invest in equity effectively, you need a portfolio of funds rather than just a single fund. But don’t overdo it. For most long term objectives a portfolio of 4-8 equity funds across sub-asset classes can suffice.
Three things not to do when linking your equity mutual funds to your long-term goals The point of this article though is to make sure, that irrespective what you think your definition of “long-term” is, you don’t do the following when linking your goals to equity mutual funds.
Asked your advisor about credit risk? Here is what you need to be on the lookout for to avoid taking too much risk in your debt fund.
Want to change funds? Start a SIP in the replacement fund first. There are three good reasons why moving from one fund to another en masse is not a great idea.
Should you stop SIPs? It’s valid to ask: Should I stop regular investments – or mutual fund SIPS, protect my capital and restart once the fall is complete and the market trend turns positive?
Side Pocketing: Does this matter to you as a debt fund investor? A ‘side pocket’ option allows a mutual fund house to separate bad assets or risky ones from other liquid investments in a debt portfolio which could get impacted by the credit profile of underlying instruments.
How to understand taxes associated with your debt fund gains? There are two ways in which you may be taxed on gains from your debt funds – dividend tax or capital gains. Read on to know which one of the two is more efficient in your case.
Is equity investing like betting? What does it mean to invest in equity? For some it is quick gains in multiples, for others a sure loss of capital. While the outcomes can be either, equity investing is very different from gambling.
How you, as an investor, should see your returns You need to know before you invest why exactly do you need the returns. The answer to this question will decide what to invest in and your baseline return expectation from that investment.
Can’t do without KYC KYC or Know Your Client is a process that various financial services companies need to adhere to for getting details of their clients.
What is a top-up SIP and how does it help? A Top-up SIP offers flexibility to your investment enabling you to bump-up the monthly investment amount. It can be either a specific percentage of your original SIP amount or even a predetermined fixed amount.
